What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 position at Kelly Edwards Elementary School?
Special Education Teacher (Resource)
Location: Kelly Edwards Elementary School
Contract: 190 Days
School Year: 2026-2027
Must have a valid SC Teacher Certificate/License or anticipate Certificate/License prior to the 2026-2027 school year in the areas of Multi-categorial or LD.
Reports to: Principal
Position will be open until filled.
Special Education candidates must be able to perform the following:
• Plan, prepare, and create lesson plans that are reflective of established curriculum and state standards.
• Provide quality instruction based on established curriculum and state standards.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Display a commitment to learning for all students.
• Possess a strong background in Special Education instruction.
• Ability to implement differentiated instruction and/or instructional strategies that are reflective of best practices.
• Create a positive educational climate for students.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and professional development as required.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date gradebook via PowerSchool and IEP paperwork in Enrich throughout the school year.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Collaborate in grade level and department teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives and student IEP goals are being met.
• Prepare and distribute required reports.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures.
• Establish appropriate ongoing communications with parents and guardians in order to report student performance and progress.
References:
Please be sure to provide references that can attest to your ability to perform the duties listed in the job description and for the position in which you are applying. References should include, but are not limited to, previous supervisors/managers, colleagues, current or previous instructors, current principal or assistant principal, etc. When providing references please include a current and valid email address for each reference. All applicants must provide three references, of which at least two should be current or previous supervisors. Immediately upon your application submission, your references will be emailed a reference request.