Special Education Teacher | Darlington, South Carolina

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Darlington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support high school students with severe disabilities in a self-contained setting. The contract role begins as soon as possible and focuses on individualized instruction aligned with IEPs.

Join a dedicated team of educators and therapists who collaborate to address academic, functional, behavioral, and life skills development. Candidates must hold SC SPED certification and demonstrate compassion, patience, and strong communication

Qualifications

• SC SPED certification is required.
• Experience with students with severe disabilities preferred.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction to diverse needs.
• Strong collaboration and communication with educators and support staff.
• Compassion, patience and commitment to supporting students’ development.
• Understanding of best practices for structured and positive classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized instruction to students with severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom.
• Develop and implement lessons and supports aligned with students’ IEPs.
• Monitor progress and document growth toward IEP goals.
• Address academic, social, and daily living needs of students, including toileting support when necessary.
• Foster collaboration with general education teachers, special education colleagues, therapists, administrators, and families.
• Actively participate in IEP meetings and contribute insights for student plans.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate regularly with caregivers and school stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with severe disabilities

Curriculum adaptation

Collaboration & communication

Compassion & patience

Structured classroom environments

Education

SC SPED Certification

Job description

Step into a meaningful opportunity as a Special Education Teacher supporting students with severe disabilities in a self-contained setting. In this role, youll join a dedicated group of professionals committed to making a profound difference in the lives of high school students. Beginning as soon as possible, this contract role offers the chance to positively impact learners academic and personal growth, all while working in a supportive and collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Valid South Carolina Special Education certification required (SPED)
• Previous experience working with students with severe disabilities strongly preferred
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction to address diverse needs
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work alongside educators and support staff
• Compassion, patience, and commitment to supporting students academic, functional, behavioral, and life skills development
• Understanding of best practices for creating structured and positive classroom environments

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized instruction to students with severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom
• Develop and implement lessons and supports aligned with students IEPs
• Monitor progress and document growth toward IEP goals
• Address the academic, social, and daily living needs of students, including support with toileting when necessary
• Foster collaboration with general education teachers, special education colleagues, therapists, administrators, and families
• Actively participate in IEP meetings and contribute insights for student plans
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and communicate regularly with caregivers and school stakeholders

Leverage your expertise and care to empower students and help them reach their full potential.