Special Education Teacher - UEDC

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

13 paid holidays

15 vacation days

15 sick days

State retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Discount programs

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a dedicated educator to provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities. You will design curricula aligned with SC standards, adapt lessons for diverse needs, and deliver instruction across multiple sites, including distance-learning platforms.

You will collaborate with site facilitators and staff, maintain compliant documentation, and uphold district and agency policies while contributing to the agency's mission and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or equivalent
• Experience with special needs students in educational settings
• Knowledge of IEPs and special education regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students’ content knowledge and skills.
• Delivers Special Education content to exceptional students across multiple sites using distance learning platforms.
• Maintains clear communication with students, site facilitators, and staff within the instructional delivery system.
• Supports the mission and vision of the School District and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
• Follows school and agency policies and procedures with professionalism and leadership

Skills

Special Education knowledge

Curriculum design

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

S.C. teacher certification in special education (multi-categorical)

Tools

Instructional platforms

Job description

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Job Purpose

Under limited supervision, provides classroom instruction for all students according to their individual needs and designs curriculum in accordance with SC State Standards and vocational curriculum competencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students’ content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.
• Engages in best practices to deliver Special Education content – specific lessons and instruction to exceptional students at multiple education sites by means of established instructional delivery platforms, in the least restrictive environment in accordance with state and federal Special Education regulations, demonstrating technology proficiency in using district-endorsed instructional applications.
• Establishes clear communication with students, site facilitators, and all personnel within the distance learning instructional delivery platform.
• Advances the mission and vision of the School District and the Agency.
• Displays professionalism and leadership by following established school, agency, state and federal policies and procedures.

Performs Other Related Job Duties As Required

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in special education, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience working with special needs children in an educational setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess S.C. teacher certification in special education preferably in the area of multi-categorical.
• Has knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Is able to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information.
• Has knowledge of the various disabilities encountered.
• Has knowledge of teaching and instruction techniques for children with special needs.
• Has knowledge of the principles of planning and implementing individualized education plans.
• Has knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
• Limited overnight travel.
• This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days of sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave