The Special Education Teacher implements special education or related services for a class and/or provides direct assistants to specific students at Tall Pines STEM Academy. Other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Teaching and Learning
Assist in the educational and social development of students. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the
purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Document students daily activities.

20% - Essential - Support
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to full participate in activities. Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes. Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

15% - Essential - Monitor and Evaluate:
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and assignments. Provide the appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

15% - Essential - Reports:
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs and student organizations. Participate in department, school and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

15% - Essential - Manage Behavior:
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary. Perform certain duties with students, including but not limited to student support, counseling students academic problems, and providing student encouragement.

Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - in area to be taught, necessary courses required to teach in SC
Certfications - Teaching Certification

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

0% - Stand for prolonged period
0% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
0% - Walk or move about
0% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
0% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

0% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 37.5; Band: 00 ($ 42,000-$65,000) - dependant on Aiken County School District pay schedule

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Aiken, SC

This position will remain open until filled

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.