Special Education Teacher

East Point Academy; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State PEBA Benefits (Medical & Dental)

403b Retirement Options

Competitive Salary

Job summary

East Point Academy is seeking a passionate educator to join our school community and support inclusive, globally minded learning for students in South Carolina.

The role emphasizes adapting lessons to meet diverse developmental needs, tracking IEP goals, and collaborating with instructional staff to maintain a safe, print-rich classroom that fosters curiosity and language learning, including Mandarin immersion.

Qualifications

• Educator focused on inclusive and dynamic learning environment.
• Experience supporting diverse developmental needs.
• Ability to adapt lessons to SC Early Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver adapted lessons using SC Early Learning Standards.
• Monitor Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals across all domains.
• Differentiate instruction using assistive technology and modified materials.
• Maintain a safe, sensory-regulated, visually supported, print-rich classroom.
• Share daily communication logs regarding specialized developmental milestones.
• Lead instructional aides and work closely with related service providers.

Job description

School Overview:

At East Point Academy, we believe it is important to raise global citizens who not only speak a second language, but also understand the culture that language was born from and embrace cultures from across the globe. Every student at East Point Academy learns Mandarin Chinese and is taught about life in China, customs, celebrations and history.A bilingual brain is more alert, quicker and better able to deal with complex issues and conflict resolution.Through Mandarin immersion cognitive skills related to language and other subjects are strongly improved.

Position Overview:

EPA is seeking a passionate, dedicated educator looking to join our school community.We believe educators play a critical role in creating an inclusive and dynamic learning environment, encouraging student growth.

Core Academic Responsibilities

• Standard Alignment: Deliver adapted lessons using SC Early Learning Standards.
• Developmental Tracking: Monitor Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals across all domains.
• Differentiated Instruction: Tailor activities using assistive technology and modified materials.
• Environment Design: Maintain a safe, sensory-regulated, visually supported, print-rich classroom.

School & Community Engagement

• Clear Communication: Share daily communication logs regarding specialized developmental milestones.
• Staff Collaboration: Lead instructional aides and work closely with related service providers.

Incentives

• State PEBA Benefits (Medical & Dental)
• 403b Retirement Options
• Competitive Salary