Emotionally Disabled Self-Contained Teacher - 190 Days

TrulyHired; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired seeks a Special Education Emotionally Disabled (ED) Teacher to plan and adapt instruction to help students access the curriculum. The role requires delivering individualized support and collaborating with staff to monitor and report progress.

The position emphasizes strong planning, documentation, and adherence to ED special education standards within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Teaching certificate with ED special education endorsement is required.
• Ability to plan and adapt instruction for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plan curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Evaluate student progress based on papers, tests and observations.
• Monitor student progress inside and outside of the special ed room.
• Maintain the classroom environment.
• Evaluate progress and help set goals, objectives, and directions.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, IEPC forms, and other forms.

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Teaching certificate with ED special education endorsement

Job description

Job Description

Pine Ridge Middle School Profile

Lexington School Two

District Position Description

Position Title: Special Education Emotionally Disabled (ED) Teacher

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Principal

Prepared By: Stephanie Hucks, CHRODODate: 09/11/2026

Approved By: Stephanie Hucks, CHRODO Date: 09/11/2026

SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
• Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observations.
• Monitors student progress in and outside of the special ed room.
• Maintains the physical environment of the classroom.
• Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
• Prepares report cards, educational records, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in education.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Teaching certificate with ED special education endorsement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general public

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee from time to time may be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to: lifting students, some of whom are of significant weight and age, and may also include lifting items such as wheelchairs and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out-put of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.