Special Education Instructional Support Specialist (200 Days)

Chester County School District; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County School District in Chester, South Carolina, is seeking a Special Education Instructional Support Specialist (200 Days). The role supports school staff and families to improve outcomes for students with disabilities while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities include modeling instruction, facilitation of IEPs, and leading professional development. The position requires SC certification or eligibility, a Master’s in Special Education, and at least

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field.
• Certification and highly qualified status by the South Carolina Department of Education.
• Must be SC certified or eligible for SC certification.
• Minimum five years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education teachers to provide high quality instruction to all students.
• Observe classrooms and provide timely written feedback.
• Model teaching practices and provide classroom consultations.
• Plan, develop and implement staff development for special educators.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the Special Education program.
• Collect and analyze data from assessments to plan instruction.
• Assist teachers in acquiring curricular methods, materials and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance to staff, parents and agency personnel.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal mandates; protect confidentiality (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Oversee IEP meetings and due process procedures via EasyIEP.
• Participate in district meetings, contribute to professional growth, and serve on committees.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Progress monitoring

Education

Masters in Special Education

SC certification eligibility

Tools

EasyIEP

Job description

Special Education Instructional Support Specialist (200 Days)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5966676

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

Must be SC certified or eligible for SC certification.

SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

200-Day Position

Teacher Salary Schedule

Job Overview:

• Provide monitoring and assistance in the implementation of the district’s instructional programs for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the efforts of schools, teachers, and parents by providing direct services to assigned schools.
• Under general or occasional supervision, performs a variety of professional, administrative, and leadership work to lead and coordinate activities in the area of Special Education Services for Chester County School District with an emphasis on providing optimal support and respectful / responsive service to school-based staff.
• The purpose of this position is to support school staff and parents to improve outcomes for students with disabilities while ensuring federal statutory and state requirements regarding procedural and instructional accountability are adhered to through various aspects of effective programming.
• Work involves providing modeling for classroom teachers, including but not limited to modeling lessons and inclusive practices.
• Employee must demonstrate knowledge on the importance of communicative competence, use of technology to access curriculum, and Universal Designs for Learning.
• Work also involves planning, developing, organizing and conducting professional development for Chester County School employees as it relates to students with disabilities. Professional development will include but not be limited to instruction in research-based methodologies, data collection, progress monitoring, and effective IEP development. Employee will assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified special education teachers as assigned. Employee will be involved in Chester County Schools sponsored initiatives. Work also involves serving as the local agency representative as required, and ensuring the implementation of required policies and procedures impacting students with disabilities. Employee will facilitate interagency collaboration to ensure students with multi-faceted needs have a comprehensive and cohesive support plan.
• Employee is responsible for assisting special education and general education staff in reviewing psychological reports, medical reports, curriculum based
• measurement and progress monitoring data, and achievement test results to assist in determining eligibility and placement of student with disabilities as necessary
• as well as supporting staff to plan for effective IEP development for students with disabilities. Work is guided by and must be in compliance with federal and state
• statutes and regulations. Employee must exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in performance of assignment while demonstrating and
• engaging in advanced problem solving and conflict resolution, including but not limited to issues of least restrictive environment, resources, and special and/or
• related services

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Services

Responsibilities:

1) Support Special Education teachers in an effort to continuously provide high quality instruction

to all students.

a) Observe individual classrooms and schools on a regular and ongoing basis, and provide

specific written feedback in a timely manner.

b) Model appropriate teaching practices and provide classroom consultation in regard to the

educational needs of students.

c) Plan, develop, and implement staff development opportunities for special educators.

2) Assist school administrative teams in evaluating special education program effectiveness.

a) Assist in the collection and analysis of data from state, district, and school assessments in

planning specially designed instruction for students.

b) Assist teachers and schools in the acquisition of appropriate curricular methods, materials, and

equipment in support of the special education program.

3) Provide technical assistance to administrative staff, faculties, parents, and agency personnel

pertaining to all special education matter.

a) Monitor, consult, and participate in IEP meetings, as needed.

b) Assist teachers and schools in the acquisition of appropriate curricular methods, materials, and

equipment in support of the special education program.

c) Respond to all requests in a timely manner.

4) Monitor compliance at the school level.

a) Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates pertaining to students with disabilities.

b) Maintain and analyze confidential student data.

c) Maintain confidentiality and observe FERPA and HIPPA laws.

d) Monitor student individualized education programs (IEPs) to ensure continuous, prescribed, and

appropriate services.

e) Oversee implementation of Due Process procedures via student permanent records (Due

Process files) and EasyIEP software.

5) Contribute to the continued growth of the district special education department.

a) Attend weekly district department meetings.

b) Create and execute a professional growth plan in a particular area of expertise.

c) Serve on district committees or task forces as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor.

d) Represent the district at conferences as directed by the immediate supervisor.

e) Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

f) Participate as a third evaluator on ADEPT teams for teachers as needed.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Special Education or a related field and at least five years of successful teaching

experience with students that have disabilities; or any equivalent combination of training and

experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certification and highly qualified status as a teacher by the South Carolina Department of Education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations regarding provision of services to students with disabilities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of testing and interpretation of test data.
• Considerable knowledge of the district Board policies, procedures and standards regarding special education.
• Working knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
• General knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the positions outlined by professional organizations and/or federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• General knowledge of the South Carolina state standards.
• Skill in providing leadership.
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and make recommendations for
• improvement
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse groups and organizations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining eligibility, type of services to be provided,
• and placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Ability to develop and conduct presentations.
• Ability to use technology to report and complete daily job requirements.

Chester County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color,

disability, religion, or national origin in its dealings with employees, students, the general public, applicants for employment, educational programs, activities, or access to its facilities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Brett , Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Chester, South Carolina 29706
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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