Certified Special Education Teacher

Who We Are

Meeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life‑changing education they deserve.” Founded in 2008, the schools give hard‑working students the opportunity to receive an education that transforms their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families and expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life‑changing student achievement, innovation, a growth mindset, gratitude, and responsibility.

We exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as a gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students and constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.

Certified Special Education Teachers at Meeting Street Schools are strong teachers who deliver targeted, purposeful, differentiated instruction to students who need support with accessing grade‑level materials. Support ranges across grade levels and content areas, and student achievement is measured through progress monitoring against grade‑level standards. Teachers play a pivotal role in ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

• Applies deep content and pedagogical knowledge to move students closer to grade‑level proficiency
• Creates engaging, rigorous lesson plans
• Implements robust, outcome‑based intervention plans that sequence and scaffold learning to maximize student access to grade‑level standards
• Leverages the collective understanding of the multidisciplinary/MTSS team to increase student outcomes
• Uses data from student work, assessments, and observations to refine interventions and support
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

• A commitment to the mission and core values of Meeting Street Schools and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
• A deep love of content with an achievement and outcomes orientation
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Desire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matter
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children
• Educational Background and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  a bachelor’s degree is required; a South Carolina Special Education Certification is required; a minimum of two years of homeroom teaching experience; strong instructional skills demonstrated through proven academic outcomes as a classroom teacher; experience and/or certification in Orton‑Gillingham instructional methods is preferred

• Starting salary of $69,000, commensurate with experience
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee + Family Wellness Tax‑Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Retirement Plans
• Employee referral bonus

Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.