What are the responsibilities and job description for the LD Resource Teacher position at Lexington School District Two?
Position Type :
Teacher - Special Ed. / Learning Disabilities
Date Posted : 12 / 20 / 2024
Location :
Brookland-Cayce High School
Date Available : 2025-2026
Closing Date : Until Filled
- Signing Bonus - $2,500.00 for new hire withLexington School District Two
Requires certification in the area of Special Education Learning Disabilities or Multi-Categorical (preferred.)
Brookland-Cayce High School Profile
Lexington School District Two
Position Description
Position Title : Special Education - Learning Disabilities Teacher
Department : Special Education
Reports To : Principal
Prepared By : Stephanie Hucks, HRD Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
Approved By : Dr. Angela Cooper, CHRO Date : 12 / 20 / 2024
SUMMARY : Responsible for planning instruction and / or adaption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Supervises students
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
Teaching certificate with Learning Disabilities or Multicategorical special education endorsement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY :
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee from time to time may be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to : lifting students, some of whom are of significant weight and age, and may also include lifting items such as wheelchairs and equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out- put of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
