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

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 in Columbia, SC is seeking a Behavior Support Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year on a 190-day schedule.

This role provides specialized instruction and supports for students with behavioral or social-emotional challenges within the general education setting, and requires CPI certification and supervision of teaching assistants.

The position follows district procedures such as CPI use and level systems to promote student participation.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPI certification and follow district CPI procedures.
• Supervision and proper utilization of teaching assistants.
• Specialized instruction for students with behavioral or social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support for students with behavioral or social-emotional difficulties.
• Implement behavioral strategies (level systems, visual schedules).
• Supervise one or more teaching assistants and collaborate with general education staff.

Skills

Behavioral support

Visual schedules

Level systems

CPI certification

Education

Emotional Disabilities

Multi-Categorical

Generic SpEd

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)