Early Childhood Evaluation Team - General Education Teacher

Position Type:
Certified - District Office

Date Posted:
1/19/2023

Location:
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICESPOSITION PURPOSE: To serve on the Early Childhood Evaluation Team as the certified general/special education teacher. Works with the Director of Readiness and Early Childhood Evaluation Team to improve parent/family involvement in their child's development.
Provides information to improve and encourage communication with the community and school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must have knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job; knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations and guidelines; 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; has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of current research in programs for students with disabilities procedures, legal issues, instruction and assessment.
• Collaborate with staff in developing plans and sharing best practices to provide comprehensive services to the students and families being served.
• Serve as a contact person for parents to call with questions about the school services or specific meetings or events
• Contact parents to encourage and schedule participation at developmental screenings, evaluation meetings, etc.
• Provide information to parents about the resources available to them throughout the school system and the community.
• Assist in ensuring parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through open communications, and parent meetings.
• Advocate for parents in accessing resources and support services as needed.
• Ensure compliance with required federal, state, district and school policies regarding documentation and record keeping responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Student Services Officer, Chief Instructional Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• Must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have completed a program of study in education from an accredited college or university.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
2. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
3. Speak and hear.
4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
5. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
6. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
2. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Have regular and punctual attendance.
4. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
5. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO: Director of Readiness

DAYS PER YEAR: 190

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Certified

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Must apply online by completing an application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYEE'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT:

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.

2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.

3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).

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THE BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER