Special Education Teacher

Position: Special Education Teacher 26-27
Location: Liberty

Classification

Title:

Special Education Teacher 26-27

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

190 Days/7.5 Hours per day

Position requires SC Certification in Special Education LD or Multi-categorical.

This position is for the 26-27 school year and will start in July 2026.

Purpose Statement: The job of the Special Education Teacher is to work with the purpose of the implementation of student IEPs and the programs to ensure needs-based learning in his/her classroom.

Responsibility and Authority

The Special Education Teacher will report to the assigned school's Principal. They will have the responsibility to accomplish assigned duties within district policies, state laws and regulations, and federal laws and regulations as related to the school's purpose, classroom function, and contact with students and parents. Teachers will be expected to provide after-school time as required for assisting students, consulting with parents and any other essential out-of-school work.

Supervisor(s): Director of Special Services and School Principal

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction

Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences

Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee

Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences

Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction

Communicate with students, faculty, and community

Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful

Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field

Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards

Ability to work with others

Ability to accept individual differences among children

Good physical and mental health

CPR certification

Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements

Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy

Physically able to lift and move students when necessary

Ability to assist students boarding and departing from school buses

Minimum Education and Training

Must have SC Certification in any of the following areas:
Special Education Intellectual Disabilities Special Education, Multi-categorical Special Education, Severe Disabilities Educable Mentally Disabled, Trainable Mentally Disabled, or Generic Special Education

Responsibilities:

Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and prepares for establishing the classroom learning environment

Assisting children with clothing, feeding, toileting, and/or general hygiene as necessary

Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher

Insuring correct implementation of the students' IEP goals and objectives

Prepares instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives

Clarifies the goals of instruction for students

Presents new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty

Manages classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals

Maintaining confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information

Assisting with discipline procedures for student behavior

Maintaining individual records for each student

Guiding students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults

Organizes instruction to provide a structured environment for learning

Keeps lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute

Performing other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and the Director of Special Services

Other Responsibilities: This position may require physical demands such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, stooping, or kneeling. When necessary, the teacher may be required to assist in medical responsibilities such as catheterization, trachea care, tube feedings, etc.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.