Instructor - Special Education jobs in Florence, SC

DILLON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                  TEACHER

QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Certification as required by state in field of assignment
• Degree from accredited college or university
• Other professional and personal qualifications as deemed necessary for acceptable fulfillment of responsibilities

REPORTS TO:    School Administrator

SUPERVISES:     If applicable, as designated by Board, Superintendent, or School Administrator

FUNCTION:         This position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Develop lesson plans
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Provide for the care and protection of school property
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Stay current with most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians
• Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

AND REQUIREMENTS:                   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily;  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities;  High levels of energy and enthusiasm are highly important to being able to perform all duties in a satisfactory manner 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:           190 days

LAST UPDATE:                                03/01/2012

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties.  The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.