Teacher - Special Education - Social Support Program, Available 2023 - 2024 SY

Richland School District Two; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for its Social Support Program. This role involves providing specialized instruction and support to students with Autism and other disabilities, focusing on their social and emotional development. The ideal candidate will employ effective behavioral strategies, adapt curricula, and collaborate with teaching assistants to create a nurturing learning environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while working within a nationally recognized school district. If you are passionate about special education and eager to help students thrive, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in Emotional Disabilities or Learning Disabilities required.
• Experience with Autism and developmental delays preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction for students with Autism and disabilities.
• Utilize effective behavioral strategies and supervise teaching assistants.

Skills

Behavioral Strategies

Communication Skills

Supervision

Instructional Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Certification in Special Education

Tools

Visual Schedules

Communication Boards

Job description

Teacher - Special Education - Social Support Program, Available 2023 - 2024 SY

Pay: Competitive

Location: Columbia/South Carolina

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 11999
• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher - Elem
• Date Posted: 2/13/2023
• Location: Langford Elementary

This is a 190 day position. The salary range for this position depends on the degree level and years of experience. This position is for the 2023-2024 school year and will begin August 2023.

Social Support Programs provide specialized instruction and support for students with Autism and other disabilities who require instruction in social/emotional skills. Students receive some or all of 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 and/or behavioral intervention. The use of effective behavioral strategies such as level systems, visual schedules, communication boards, etc., is expected. Teachers accepting positions in Social Support 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:
Emotional Disabilities
Learning Disabilities certification can be considered if the applicant has experience with students with Autism or other developmental delays.
Multi-Categorical
Intellectual Disabilities
Severe Disabilities
EMD*, TMD*, Generic SpEd* (*no longer issued but acceptable as long as teaching certificate has current validity)

Richland County School District Two is a nationally recognized school district located in suburban Columbia, South Carolina, United States, in the northeast section of Richland County.