Teacher - Special Education; Self-Contained

Teacher - Special Education (Self-Contained) )

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Certified Teacher
• Date Posted:
  2/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Sandhills Primary School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  
  07/27/2026

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher (Multi-Categorical/Self-Contained)

Qualifications:

Valid SC Special Education teaching certification in designated area;
Certification pending graduation;
Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway

Job Goal:
The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with a primary disability such as autism, learning disability, mild intellectual disability, and/or other health impairments; monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior; research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services; serve as an informational resource for students, parents, district personnel and community organizations;

work within a pull-out/push-in environment or within a self-contained classroom.

Reports to:

Principal & Director of Exceptional Children

• Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students and participate in preparing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives for eligible students.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedule team meetings and work cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; organize and conduct in-services for staff as directed.
• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software, and nursing/medical equipment.
• Assist students who have toileting, hygiene, feeding, dressing, and other activities of daily living needs.
• Employ and implement a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Provide consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Serve as primary contact for the parent regarding student's IEP.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Keep appropriate records and prepare progress reports and enter grades in district software programs.
• Create an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work.
• Supervise classroom, students and volunteers.
• Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation Model.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

190-Day Teacher Contract;  Lexington Four Certified Teacher Salary Schedule.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation Process.