Special Education Teacher - Tall Pines

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Tall Pines STEM Academy in Aiken, SC. The role involves implementing special education services for a class and providing direct assistance to students as needed.

The position is full-time, offering a 37.5-hour workweek with responsibilities including behavior management, progress reporting, monitoring student progress, supporting individual students, and implementing IEPs in a collaborative school setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage Behavior: establish and enforce rules and procedures; discipline in line with school policies; support students as needed.
• Reports: maintain accurate records; prepare reports on students and activities; communicate progress to students, colleagues and parents.
• Monitor and Evaluate: instruct and monitor students using learning materials and technology; observe progress; assign and grade work; provide feedback.
• Support: assist individual students inside and outside the classroom; promote study habits and independence; help students with social and emotional needs; model appropriate social behavior.
• Teaching and Learning: adapt activities and materials; implement IEPs; monitor progress and document daily activity.

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Tall Pines

Full Time

JR-10768

JOB SUMMARY:

The Special Education Teacher implements special education or related services for a class and/or provides direct assistants to specific students at Tall Pines STEM Academy. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 15% - Manage Behavior: Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary. Perform certain duties with students, including but not limited to student support, counseling students academic problems, and providing student encouragement.
• 15% - Reports: Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, clubs and student organizations. Participate in department, school and parent meetings. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• 15% - Monitor and Evaluate: Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Observe and evaluate students' performance and development. Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests and assignments. Provide the appropriate feedback on work. Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• 20% - Support: Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to full participate in activities. Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes. Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• 35% - Teaching and Learning: Assist in the educational and social development of students. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. Document students daily activity.

JOB CODE:

UB04

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Time-Limited (TLP) Staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: % Extends hands or arms in any direction: % Walk or move about: % Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: % Stand for Prolonged Period: %

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

50000 - 51567

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Aiken, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 19, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.