Middle School Certified Special Education Teacher

Meeting Street Schools; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee + Family Wellness

Tax-Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA

Retirement Plans

Referral bonus

Job summary

Meeting Street Schools in South Carolina seeks a Middle School Certified Special Education Teacher who delivers targeted, differentiated instruction to students needing support. You will work across grade levels and content areas to ensure access to grade-level materials and monitor progress against standards.

You will leverage MTSS and data from assessments to refine interventions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and maintain strong organization and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• SC Special Education Certification required.
• Minimum of two years of homeroom teaching experience.
• Experience or certification in Orton-Gillingham instructional methods preferred.
• Strong instructional skills and data-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Applies deep content and pedagogical knowledge to move students closer to grade-level proficiency.
• Creates engaging, rigorous lesson plans.
• Implements robust, outcome-based intervention plans aligned to MTSS.
• Uses data from assessments and observations to refine interventions.
• Collaborates with MTSS team to increase student outcomes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

MTSS collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

SC Special Education Certification

Orton-Gillingham certification

Job description

Who We AreMeeting Street Schools is a groundbreaking network of four South Carolina schools with a mission of “empowering children with the excellent, life-changing education they deserve.” We were founded in 2008 to give hard-working students the opportunity to receive an education that will transform their lives. We are ambitious in our commitment to families, and we expect the same in return. We value exceptional teaching, life-changing student achievement, innovation and a growth mindset, and gratitude and responsibility.Who We're Looking ForWe exist to change the status quo in education, and we seek individuals who strongly align with our mission. We look for those who refuse to compromise and see education as the gateway to opportunity. We hold high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our team strives to meet a bar of excellence, and we constantly challenge ourselves to get better and evolve our approach. High performers and leaders are encouraged to apply.The RoleMiddle School Certified Special Education Teachers at Meeting Street Schools are strong teachers who deliver targeted, purposeful, differentiated instruction to students who need support with accessing grade-level materials. Support for students will range across grade levels and content areas. Student achievement will be measured through progress monitoring against grade-level standards; thus, teacher success will be measured by student achievement. By providing individualized academic support, Special Education Teachers play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.ResponsibilitiesApplies deep content and pedagogical knowledge to move students closer to grade-level proficiencyCreates engaging, rigorous lesson plansImplements robust, outcome-based intervention plans that sequence and scaffold learning to maximize student access to grade-level standardsLeverages the collective understandings of the multidisciplinary/MTSS team to increase student outcomesUses data from student work, assessments, and observations to refine interventions and supportPerforms all other duties as assigned by the supervisorSkills and CharacteristicsA commitment to the mission and core values of Meeting Street Schools and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeedA deep love of content with an achievement and outcomes orientationStrong instructional and classroom management skillsHigh level of personal organization and planningDesire to master content and enthusiasm for subject matterAbility to inspire, motivate, and engage childrenEducational Background and Work ExperienceA bachelor’s degree is requiredA South Carolina Special Education Certification is requiredA minimum of two years of homeroom teaching experienceStrong instructional skills, demonstrated through proven academic outcomes as a classroom teacherExperience and/or certification in Orton-Gillingham instructional methods is preferredCompensation and Benefits:The starting salary for the Middle School Certified Special Education Teacher is $69,000, and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:Health, Dental, Vision, and Pet InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityEmployee + Family WellnessTax-Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)Retirement PlansFor current Meeting Street Schools employees: This position is eligible for an employee referral bonus. For more information, please contact [e-mail] or refer to your employee handbook._______________________________________________________________________________Meeting Street Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and are not based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, uniformed service, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other factor or characteristic protected by applicable law.