Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Westside High School; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside High School in Anderson, South Carolina, seeks a Special Education Teacher (Resource) to support students with varying disabilities for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Education, has experience with students with disabilities, is proficient with technology, and can contribute to IEP goals and multidisciplinary teams. The position aligns with the district's 190-day calendar and salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college.
• Documented successful teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology.
• Multi-categorical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs individuals who have been identified, assessed and diagnosed with disabilities.
• Implements behavior modification techniques and classroom management to produce desirable behaviors.
• Writes academic and behavioral goals and objectives for IEPs and lesson plans.
• Develops and provides a wide variety of activities to meet lesson and program objectives.
• Maintains classroom discipline and a safe learning environment.
• Monitors student progress using formal and informal assessments.
• Communicates with parents and involves them in their child’s program.
• Teaches daily living skills and collaborates with faculty and district staff.

Skills

Technology proficiency

Disability education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Anderson County School District 5 Westside High School - Anderson, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5944622

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ANDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE

Anderson, South Carolina

TITLE: Special Education Teacher (Resource)

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026-2027

LOCATION: Westside High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college
• Documented successful teaching experience with students with disabilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology
• Multi-categorical experience preferred

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide quality services for support services for students with varying disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs individuals who have been identified, assessed and diagnosed with disabilities
• Implements behavior modification techniques and classroom engineering skills to produce desirable behaviors.
• Writes academic and behavioralstated goals and objectives for particular areas of service in IEPs and lesson plan format.
• Develops and provides a wide variety of activities and tasks in order to meet lesson and program objectives.
• Maintains classroom discipline and a physical environment of control for the safety of all students.
• Understands and utilizes appropriate evaluation instruments and progress monitor skills.
• Is responsive to the needs and concerns of parents and encourage their participation in their child’s program.
• Monitors and enhances learning using multiple strategies such as observation of student performance, appropriate questioning techniques, informal assessment, appropriate adjustment of instructional strategies, instructional feedback, and appropriate and sufficient reviews and summaries of content and skills.
• Teaches daily living skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Works cooperatively with faculty members and the district office.
• Attends staff meetings and serve on committees as needed.
• Fulfills professional responsibilities beyond the classroom.
• Participates in professional development programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 days. Teacher salary schedule as determined by the s alary schedule established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated yearly by the Principalwith guidance from the Executive Directorof Special Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.