Special Education Teacher 2026-27 (Applicant Pool)
School District: Ware Shoals School District 51
Location: Ware Shoals, South Carolina
Job ID: 5657433
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- South Carolina Teacher’s Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Passing of State determined test
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUMMARY: Under general supervision assists students in learning subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cooperates in developing a program of continuous progress consistent with District goals and objectives to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of pupils.
- Keeps abreast of changes in District policies and students' needs and interests.
- Establishes clear and appropriate objectives for all classroom activities and communicates these objectives to students.
- Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Analyzes the progress of individual students on a regular basis and seeks appropriate assistance as needed.
- Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of pupils.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteers and evaluates their performance.
- Provides adequate plans for substitute teachers and evaluates their performance.
- Seeks the cooperation and assistance of parents through oral or written communication and/or home visits.
- Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students and to properly care for all property, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
- Punctual and responsible in performing all duties and activities as assigned.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life, conduct and behavior in a fair and just manner.
- Provides for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
- Participates in school or District staff development programs as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
- Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.
- Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the “chain of command” as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
- Presents a positive image of Ware Shoals School District 51 at all times.
- Willingly performs other related duties as required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days / WSSD51 salary schedule
EVALUATION: Annual evaluation in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff.
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
Contact Information
- Maria Tyre, Director of Special Services
- Ware Shoals School District 51
- Phone: 864-456-7496
- Email: mtyre@gwd51.org