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

TrulyHired; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a behavior support teacher for the 2026-2027 school year in Columbia, SC. This 190-day position follows the district’s Teacher Salary schedule and focuses on specialized instruction for students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.

The role requires CPI certification and collaboration with teaching assistants to implement effective behavioral strategies and support students in the general education setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPI certification and be able to implement behavioral strategies.
• Certification in Emotional Disabilities or Multi-Categorical SpEd is required.
• Position is a 190-day teaching assignment under the district salary schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities.
• Supervise and utilize one or more teaching assistants as required.
• Apply CPI techniques following district procedures.

Skills

CPI certification

Behavioral support

Education

Emotional Disabilities

Multi-Categorical

Generic SpEd

Job description

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)

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