Teacher - Special Education (Available January 2027)

Lexington School District 4; Swansea (SC); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lexington School District 4 in Swansea, South Carolina seeks a Special Education Teacher to join our team starting January 2027. The role reports to the principal and focuses on implementing IEPs, collaborating with families, and delivering research-based instruction for students with disabilities.

The ideal candidate holds an SC Special Education teaching certification; certification pending graduation or an alternative-cert pathway is also acceptable.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement IEP goals and instructional plans.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to support student learning.
• Apply evidence-based teaching strategies for students with disabilities.

Responsabilités

• Provides research-based specialized instruction addressing IEP goals.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instruction as needed.
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans including present levels and services.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services per IEP.
• Maintains classroom structure and behavior standards consistent with policies.
• Maintains progress records and enters grades in district software.

Formation

SC Special Education teaching certification

Certification pending graduation

Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway

Description du poste

Teacher - Special Education (Available January 2027)

Lexington School District 4 Lexington County School District Four - Swansea, South Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5962955

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: Valid SC Special Education teaching certification in designated area; Certification pending graduation; Certificate of Eligibility for Alternative Certification Pathway

Job Goal: To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, behaviors, and knowledge needed to provide a foundation for future education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.

Reports to: Principal

Performance Responsibilities: (includes but not limited to):

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent regarding student's IEP.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Keep appropriate records and prepares progress reports and enters grade in district software programs
• Plans and coordinates the work of Instructional Assistants (if applicable)
• Creates an environment for learning through student displays and exhibits of work
• Supervises classroom and students and volunteers
• Meet standards set forth by State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation Model
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

Compensation: Letter of Agreement; 2026-2027 Lexington Four Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy and the State Department of Education Certified Teacher Evaluation Process

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Jamal Sanders
• 607 East Fifth Street
• Swansea, South Carolina 29106
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]