Special Education Teacher - Resource, Available 2026 -2027 School Year

Richland School District 2; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland School District 2 is seeking a teacher for Multi-Categorical Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. The 190-day position provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities in a modified curriculum, with CPI certification required for techniques.

Supervising and coordinating with teaching assistants is part of the role. Certification in CPI and in Multi-Categorical, Intellectual Disabilities, and Severe Disabilities is required, with EMD*, TMD*, and Generic SpEd

Qualifications

• CPI certification required for CPI techniques.
• Certification in Multi-Categorical programs required.
• Intellectual Disabilities and Severe Disabilities certs required or considered.

Responsibilities

• Requires supervision and proper utilization of one or more teaching assistants.
• Follow district procedures related to CPI techniques.
• Provide specialized instruction and support in modified curriculum settings.

Education

CPI certification

Multi-Categorical

Intellectual Disabilities

Severe Disabilities

EMD*, TMD*, Generic SpEd*

Learning Disabilities certification considered

Job description

This is a 190 day position.

Pay Schedule: Teacher Salary

This position is for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Multi-categorical Programs provide specialized instruction and/support for students with various disabilities who typically receive some or all their academic instruction through a modified curriculum in the special education setting. Additional specialized instruction and support may be required in the areas of functional needs, behavioral intervention, and/or social-emotional instruction and support. Teachers accepting positions in Multi-categorical 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

• Multi-Categorical
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Severe Disabilities
• EMD*, TMD*, Generic SpEd* (*no longer issued but acceptable as long as teaching certificate has current validity)
• Learning Disabilities certification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.