Special Education Teacher - Special - Multi-Categorical Certification

Position: Special Education Teacher - Special Setting - Multi-Categorical Certification Required 2026-202[...]

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Qualifications

• Valid state teaching certificate required with specific endorsement in the assigned area.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty assigned satisfactorily.
• Teaching experience must have an acceptable evaluation rating for such teaching.

Reports to

Principal and Special Services Director

Supervises

Students and Assistants designated by the principal and/or Special Services

Job Goal

To develop and implement an instructional program that will effectively provide an appropriate education for each student.

Professional Performance

• Ability to set professional goals and work to meet those goals.
• Plan and implement lessons based on school and board policies and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with total staff.
• Demonstrate professional growth.
• Relate positively to staff, parents/guardians and other community representatives.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that can be adapted to meet each student's needs.
• Complete mandated forms and paperwork for substitutes to comply with State and Federal guidelines.
• Record keeping and general clerical functions (student records, daily progress charts, correcting papers, copying, preparing instructional materials, etc.)
• Maintain prompt and accurate records and reports.
• Command of standard English, both spoken and written.
• Accept responsibilities outside the classroom as related to school.
• Adhere to FERPA guidelines, especially confidentiality.
• Assist students requiring support in personal care needs due to medical condition or physical limitations (toileting, feeding, etc.) and physically assist them (lifting, balance).
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, State/Federal guidelines, etc.) to acquire and convey job‑related information.
• Adhere to State/Federal assessment guidelines (S.C. State Dept. of Education).
• Maintain instructional materials and student files/records (adapting materials, checking papers, attendance, audiovisual equipment, art/science projects).

Interpersonal Relations

• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning.
• Show interest in students.
• Encourage self‑direction and self‑motivation.

Subject Matter

• Demonstrate knowledge of the subject being taught.
• Adjust presentation of subject content to students’ needs and interests.

Planning/Materials

• Maintain an organized program of instruction based on effective long‑range plans.
• Produce evidence of effective lesson plans.
• Use a variety of appropriate materials and resources.

Technique/Delivery

• Communicate lesson objectives and their importance to students.
• Use current educational teaching techniques that involve educational research, technology, and learning activities.
• Use out‑of‑class assignments, when appropriate, to support instructional objectives.
• Maintain an effective system of monitoring student progress.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as directed to include all special education students at different levels and functional limitations.
• Willingness and ability to learn technology to facilitate student successes.

Classroom Management

• Maintain discipline appropriate to the learning situation.
• Keep students on task.
• Use positive reinforcement and constructive criticism to maintain good discipline.
• Monitor students in various activities (classroom, playground, halls, field trips, lunch, etc.) to provide a safe, positive learning environment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Vision (corrected if necessary) to read small print.
• Mobility to stand, stoop, reach, bend; perform repetitive bending, stretching, coping with student activities.
• Dexterity to grasp and manipulate small objects and ensure student safety.
• Lift up to 40 lbs; push and/or pull to implement Individual Education Plans and provide services including safety and healthcare needs.
• Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; multiple or single classrooms.
• Strength and endurance to support students in recreational, therapeutic and leisure activities.

Marginal Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Perform related duties when assigned student(s) does not require services.

Terms of Employment

• 190 days each year, exempt‑level position.
• Salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.
• Evaluation annually per board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

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