Special Education Self-Contained Unique Pathways 2 Teacher

Reports To: Principal/Administration of Exceptional Student Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

General Definition of Work

The Special Education Unique Pathways (Multi-Categorical) 2 Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction support and services to students with disabilities as identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This position focuses on meeting the diverse learning behavioral social and functional needs of students served under the multi-categorical designation including learning disabilities emotional/behavioral disorders intellectual disabilities and other health impairments. The teacher collaborates with general education teachers administrators families and related service providers to ensure students receive individualized instruction and support that promote academic growth independence and success.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Teacher Salary Schedule/Full-time

Workdays will be pro-rated based on the offical start date not exceeding 190 days

START DATE:Determined by Human Resources

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with federal state and district regulations.
• Provide specialized instruction using evidence-based practices tailored to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt and modify curriculum assessments and classroom environments to support inclusion.
• Manage classroom behavior using positive behavioral supports and individualized behavior intervention plans when needed.
• Collect analyze and maintain student performance data to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians keeping them informed of student progress and involving them in the educational process.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings eligibility determinations and placement decisions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation as required by district state and federal guidelines.
• Provide supervision and guidance to instructional assistants or paraprofessionals supporting students with disabilities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain knowledge of best practices in special education.
• Enthusiasm for teaching disabled children.
• Commitment to supporting the academic social and emotional growth of students with diverse needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional knowledge of the needs of special students.
• Knowledge of IDEA regulations IEP development and specialized instructional strategies.
• Knowledge needed to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and to speak effectively with elementary age students and/or employees in a school environment.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations. Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques.
• Strong skills in classroom management collaboration and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication skills with students staff administration and the public. Understanding a childs behavior and dynamics.
• Skilled in problem solving and patience.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to subtract multiply and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Application of percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the special needs of exceptional children.

Certification and Experience

• South Carolina certification in MD EMD TMD or Multi-Categorical or severe required with a strong GPA in relevant course work
• Experience with teaching special education students in a self-contained setting preferred

Special Requirements

• Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License or ability to provide own transportation
• May need to travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
• Prior to beginning employment negative tb test results must be provided
• Manage classroom assistants in supporting classroom instruction and behavior management.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires long periods of standing or walking around the classroom especially when giving instruction monitoring students or using whiteboards/projectors.
• Requires clear verbal communication and strong listening skills to engage with students parents and colleagues.
• May require projecting voice in noisy environments or large classrooms.
• Use of hands to write on boards type handle classroom materials and operate technology (computers tablets projectors).
• May include lifting or carrying instructional materials textbooks or student work (typically up to 20 lbs.).
• Must be able to read and assess student work view computer screens and monitor student behavior visually.
• Must be able to hear student questions and school announcements.
• Repetitive actions like typing grading papers writing on boards.
• Often sit for extended periods while planning lessons or grading but also stand or move frequently while teaching.
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in classrooms often with limited temperature control in older buildings.
• Exposure to chalk dust markers cleaning supplies and sometimes poor ventilation.
• Classrooms can be noisy during group work.
• Standard school hours but teachers often work before and after school for planning grading meetings or extracurricular activities.
• Evening or weekend work is common for lesson prep grading parent communication or professional development.
• Managing behavior supporting diverse student needs and maintaining classroom engagement.
• Breaks are limited and structured around school schedules (e.g. lunch prep periods).
• Constant interaction with students parents administrators and colleagues.
• Must manage interpersonal dynamics conflicts and communications in a professional and respectful way.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts three professional references with at least one supervisory reference and a copy of the appropriate credentials as part of the application process.

Pre-Onboarding Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth gender and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The district reserves the right to modify job postings and/or job descriptions at any time to meet organizational needs.

Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.