Special Education Teacher; Pool

Position: Special Education Teacher (Pool)
Location: Turbeville

Location:

Clarendon County School District

Date Available:

07/22/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION (Revised August, 2020)

JOB TITLE:

Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Pay Grade:
Teacher Schedule

Days of Work: 190

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Develops or modifies curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional material to student ability levels. Works in self‑contained, team, departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned. Reports to the Director of Special Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the District’s curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Prepares lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Presents subject matter according to guidelines established by Clarendon School District Two, board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conducts assessment of student learning styles and uses results to plan instructional activities.
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Works with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Plans and supervises assignments of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
• Uses technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Helps students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Collaborates with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD process for each student assigned.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Assumes responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned; sponsors outside activities approved by the campus principal.
• Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited university. Must possess a valid teaching certificate with required endorsements. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned. At least one‑year student teaching or approved internship.

JOB REQUIREMENTS Knowledge: Knowledge of core academic subject assigned, general knowledge of curriculum and instruction, application of classroom instruction and teaching techniques, techniques used in motivating students and maintaining appropriate behavior, communication with students and parents, establishment of cooperative working relationships, record keeping, child development and student behavioral characteristics, and staying abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations.

Skills / Effort: Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communication, and interpersonal skills. Conflict resolution, independent judgment and discretion, delegation with accountability, goal development, sound management practices, teaching through demonstration and practice, record maintenance, communication with stakeholders, and operation of general office equipment. ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties involve work in a school, office, or home environment that is sedentary or may involve walking and standing. Must be able to talk, read, hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written, and/or printed formats. Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Duties require successful adaptation to…