Teacher - Exceptional Ed LD Resource (2026-2027) - Brockington Elementary Magnet School

Education and Experience

Education and experience as required by state certification authorities. The appropriate exceptional education certification is required for this position.

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
• 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.
• Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
• Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.

Skills / Effort

• Ability to provide instruction to students through explanation, demonstration, and/or supervised practice.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
• Ability to operate general office equipment in the performance of daily activities.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and their parents, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job.
• Working Conditions

Conducts duties in a classroom environment with no significant exposure to environmental conditions.

Requires ability to work under a degree of stress-related duties that require constant attention and working with students.

Physical demands are restricted to classroom work requiring lifting/moving of items up to 25 pounds.

Occasional local travel is required; no overnight travel is required.

Job requires the operation of standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for classroom materials and supplies budget and supervises students in classroom.
• Supervises instructional aides and volunteers as assigned.
• General Summary

Under general supervision, assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Essential Functions

• Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with district goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
• Keeps abreast of changes and district policies and students' needs and interests.
• Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Analyzes progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aides and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
• Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
• Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Is punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct, and behavior in a fair and just manner.
• Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
• Participates in school or district staff development programs as assigned by principal or superintendent.
• Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by principal or superintendent.
• Does not abuse sick or personal leave and is absent only when it is absolutely necessary.
• Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the chain of command as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
• Presents a positive image of the Darlington County School District at all times.
• Additional Responsibilities

Performs other related duties as required.

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