Special Education Teacher (DDK) - Pocalla Springs Elementary

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Multi-categorical

Date Posted:

10/7/2025

Location:

Pocalla Springs Elementary Sumter School District

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above. Must have a valid South Carolina teacher's certificate in Special Education (Preferably Multicategorical Certification but Learning Disabilities will be accepted). Minimum of 3 years teaching in special education. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

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

Has thorough and comprehensive knowledge of current research in programs for students with disabilities procedures, legal issues, instruction and assessment

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

Speak and hear

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls Location: Wilder Elementary School

Reports To: Building Principal

Benefits

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Paid on the Certified Personnel Salary Schedule Responsibilities

POSITION PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing case management support for Special Education Teacher caseloads

This includes collaborating with Special Education Teacher for student assessment, drafting student IEPs, meeting coordination, attendance, facilitation, paperwork completion and processing, and records management (audit files and student management computer system)

The Special Education Case Manager will work closely with the instructional personnel for students with disabilities including speech and language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, school psychologists, school counselors, and social workers to determine eligibility, placement, and programming for special education services

Compile, maintain, and electronically file all reports, records, and meeting paperwork, and submit required components to district office according to established timelines

Develop, monitor, and report on goals; determine needs, design interventions utilizing research-based best practices

Provide clear documentation in designated platforms that support the progress and growth of students toward their documented goals

Participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as LEA

Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher(s) to select assessments and materials, establish system for data collection, and collection and organize all completed relevant assessment data

Utilize data collected from school psychologists, special education teachers and therapists, to draft student's initial, annual, and amendment IEPs in collaboration with the student's team lead and within the district' required preparation timelines

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the building principal.

Other supervisory duties as required by the building principal. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job

Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds

Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting

Have regular and punctual attendance

Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities

Term: 205 Days

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. Sumter School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description or application deadline at any time for the efficient operation of the district.

Sumter School District is an equal opportunity employer.