About the role
SUMTER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
TITLE: Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or related field.
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Valid teaching certification from the state's Department of Education.
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Strong knowledge of child development and educational best practices.
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Prior teaching experience preferred, especially with elementary or high school students.
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Ability to differentiate instruction and manage a diverse classroom.
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Excellent communication, organizational. and interpersonal skills
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Competence in using technology for instruction and record-keeping.
REPORTS TO : Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL: To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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Develops and maintains a classroom environment conductive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
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Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of principal or superintendent.
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Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
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Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
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Strives to implement by instruction and action the Sumter county School System’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
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Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
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Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulation.
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Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.
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Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
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Attends and participate in faculty meetings.
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Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
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Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
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Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
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Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
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Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months (187). Salary and work year to be established by the Board .
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of
Professional Personnel.
Approved by:__________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Reviewed and agreed to by:___________________________ Date: ___________________
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