Special Education Teacher - Behavior Support Program, Available 2026 - 2027 School Year

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 is hiring for a Behavior Support Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This 190-day position provides specialized instruction and behavioral support for students with disabilities, integrating behavior strategies like level systems and visual schedules into classroom activities.

The role requires CPI certification, and the teacher will supervise one or more teaching assistants while ensuring alignment with district procedures.

Qualifications

• CPI certification required and use of CPI techniques per district procedures.
• Emotional Disabilities eligibility or certification required.
• Ability to supervise one or more teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support for students with behavioral or social-emotional difficulties.
• Implement behavioral strategies such as level systems and visual schedules.
• Collaborate with teachers and assistants to support student participation in general education.

Skills

CPI Certification

Behavior Support

Supervision of TAs

Education

Special Education Certification (Emotional Disabilities)

Job description

This is a 190 day position.

Pay Schedule: Teacher Salary

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year

Behavior Support Programs provide specialized instruction and support for students with various disabilities experiencing behavioral or social-emotional difficulties which interfere with the student's participation in the general education setting. Specialized instruction and support for academics and/or functional skills may also be required. The use of effective behavioral strategies such as level systems, visual schedules, etc., is expected. Teachers accepting positions in Behavior Support Programs must become certified in CPI and follow all district procedures related to the use of CPI techniques. Requires supervision and proper utilization of one or more teaching assistants.

Certification Requirements

Emotional Disabilities

Multi-Categorical

Generic SpEd* (*no longer issued but acceptable as long as teaching certificate has current validity)