5K Developmentally Delayed Teacher - 190 Days

Wood Elementary School Profile

Lexington School District Two

Position Description

Position Title: Special Education - Developmentally Delayed Teacher

Department:   Special Education

Reports To:     Principal 

Prepared By:  Stephanie Hucks, HRD                                         Date: 05/15/2026

Approved By: Dr. Angela Cooper, CHRO                                  Date: 05/15/2026

SUMMARY:  

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth in addition to meeting the needs of student with Individual Education Plans (IEP); to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop functional and academic skills required to meet developmental milestones, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Teaches district approved curriculum
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress
• Reports, and develops IEPs
• Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day
• Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants and Additional Educational Support, as needed
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work
• Other Duties as 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:

Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate with certification in Preschool Special Education or Multicategorical.

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 probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply 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.

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 moderate to loud.  Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.  

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.

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.