Special Education Teacher

Anova Education; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in South Carolina is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while ensuring needs-based education in a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning lessons, supervising students, and maintaining confidentiality regarding student records. Candidates must possess SC Certification in Special Education and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Opportunities for professional development will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have SC Certification in Special Education or equivalent.
• Good physical and mental health.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEPs effectively and ensure needs-based learning.
• Plan instructional content and organize the classroom environment.
• Supervise students during meals and activities.

Job description

Classification Title

Special Education Teacher 26-27

Salary Schedule

SDPC Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Schedule

190 Days / 7.5 Hours per day

Certification Requirement

SC Certification in Special Education LD or Multi-categorical

Effective Date

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

1. Maintain an awareness of best practices and current research on instruction, instructional technology, and related research that enhances and improves instruction
2. Plan and develop effective strategies to increase student achievement by addressing individual learning differences
3. Carry out any other duties related to the instructional program as deemed necessary by the Superintendent or his/her designee
4. Have knowledge regarding curriculum, subject content and developmental needs of students in order to offer appropriate learning experiences
5. Use data to gauge student progress, and guide student instruction
6. Communicate with students, faculty, and community
7. Provide a safe, student-centered environment that is educationally stimulating and respectful
8. Advocate a professional manner and participate in professional development opportunities that promote proficiency in your field
9. Provide students with activities that deliver calculable results on recognized standards
10. Ability to work with others
11. Ability to accept individual differences among children
12. Good physical and mental health
13. CPR certification
14. Ability to pass the Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) requirements
15. Ability to handle unforeseen situation in accordance with policy
16. Physically able to lift and move students when necessary
17. 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

1. Planning at the beginning of the school year for the organization and sequence of instructional content and prepares for establishing the classroom learning environment
2. Assisting children with clothing, feeding, toileting, and/or general hygiene as necessary
3. Supervising/monitoring students during lunch, assemblies, related arts, field trips, mainstream classes, recess, etc. as deemed appropriate by the teacher
4. Ensuring correct implementation of the students’ IEP goals and objectives
5. Prepares instructional objectives for lessons taking into consideration the individual students IEP goals and objectives
6. Clarifies the goals of instruction for students
7. Presents new content in a stimulating manner at the appropriate rate and level of difficulty
8. Manages classroom time in a way to ensure success in goals
9. Maintaining confidentiality of students; especially regarding student IEP and record information
10. Assisting with discipline procedures for student behavior
11. Maintaining individual records for each student
12. Guiding students in developing positive relationships with peers and adults
13. Organizes instruction to provide a structured environment for learning
14. Keeps lesson plans updated in the case of the need for a substitute
15. 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.

Background Check

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.