What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Broadstep?
Special Education Teacher, Broadstep Behavioral Health
1099 Independent Contractor
Venice Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)
Simpsonville, SC
Make a Difference Where Education Changes Lives.
Are you a passionate Special Education Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond the traditional classroom? At Broadstep, you'll help children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges continue their educational journey while receiving psychiatric treatment.
As a member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide individualized instruction in a structured, trauma-informed environment where education plays a critical role in each student's treatment and long-term success.
What You'll Do
- Deliver engaging, individualized instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and South Carolina educational standards.
- Modify curriculum and instructional strategies to meet each student's unique academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
- Coordinate online educational course work while ensuring all required accommodations and support is provided.
- Lead the development, implementation, and annual review of student IEPs.
- Foster a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment using trauma-informed practices and positive behavioral interventions.
- Collaborate closely with therapists, nursing staff, behavioral health professionals, and facility leadership to support student success.
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate educational documentation and compliance records.
- Communicate effectively with families, school districts, and treatment team members regarding educational progress and transition planning.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Valid South Carolina Special Education teaching certification or eligibility to obtain certification.
- Strong understanding of IEP development, differentiated instruction, and special education regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of teaching experience.
- Experience working with children or adolescents with emotional or behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, or other special education needs.
- Experience in therapeutic, residential treatment, behavioral health, or alternative education settings.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Meaningful work that changes the lives of youth every day.
- Small classroom environment with individualized instruction.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Trauma-informed, mission-driven culture.
- Opportunity to build strong relationships with students and celebrate their progress.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and more.
About Broadstep
Broadstep provides compassionate behavioral health services that empower individuals to achieve healthier, more independent lives. Our Venice Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility serves children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs in a safe, therapeutic environment where clinical care and education work together to support recovery and long-term success.
Broadstep Behavioral Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.