What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Contract) 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
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