Job Description

Under the direction of the Director, the Special Education (SPED) Teacher plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan. The SPED Instructor creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports. The work of the SPED Teacher supports the vision of Palmetto Goodwill: every member of our community has the opportunity to thrive.

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Qualifications

• Demonstrates Palmetto Goodwill’s Amazing Customer Experience (ACE) Culture, I-CARE Values,
Mission, and Vision in all actions.
• Specifically, U.S. History will still fall within the capacity of the History Teacher’s purview, focusing on the standards and skills to be successful on the US History EOC with supporting ELA standards included in the course.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Build lessons around student needs including online learning tools and content.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards South Carolina academic
standards.
• Track and analyze classroom data; Use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and
inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.
• Intentionally focus on student learning; Think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.
• Communicate student progress effectively with students, colleagues; Collaborate with staff to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with the Academic Success Coaches and the Leadership Team to support students’
progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.

• Attend all team and professional development meetings.
• Assist with new student orientation.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of two (2) years’ teaching experience
post licensing, preferred.
• Current South Carolina Teaching Certification in subject specialty.
• Experience in working with high school age students in urban area, non-traditional education settings,
and/or in an adult education setting highly preferred.