Special Education Teacher

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Primary Purpose: Provide specialized instruction and support so students who are blind or visually impaired can access education and become as independent as possible.

Position Details:

• Location: Moncks Corner, SC
• Pay: Starting at $40
• Hours: May vary based on location
• Schedule: May vary based on location

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Initial or Professional certificate from South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE); VI Endorsement by meeting required components and completing required coursework as indicated by the SCDE
• Minimum 1yr experience as a Teacher for the Visually Impaired.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained.
• Knowledge of proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities.
• Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
• Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.
• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration, and/or supervised practice.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
• Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students' needs and interests.
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an on-going program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning,
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by principal or superintendent.
• Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the "chain of command" as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Attends and participates in multidisciplinary team meetings for students for whom VI teacher is not case manager; offers input regarding and interpretation of evaluation results and eligibility and placement recommendations; provides pertinent information to case manager for IEPs;
• Develops and/or implements educational plans and assesses student progress;
• Maintains current documentation of items held within the school;
• Documents delivery of services to for all students;
  Collects and summarizes data to document student performance (per schedule of services and per grading/progress monitoring period);
• Demonstrates skills to deliver a continuum of services including indirect, consultative, direct, individual and group therapy;
• Works collaboratively with the classroom teacher to incorporate activities into the natural setting that will enhance and maintain the effects of educational goals throughout the school day;
• Provides classroom and school-wide consultation to teachers and administrators in response to individual student needs;
• Complies with professional expectations in the school environment including professional etiquette, appropriate dress, scheduled work hours, and completion of required paperwork documentation; and
  Performs other related duties, as required.

Work Environment:

• Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention and working with students. Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds