Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher )

Chester County School District CPE CENTER OF LIT/TECH - Chester, South Carolina

Job : 5499363

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 15, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Chester County School District CPE CENTER OF LIT/TECH - Chester, South Carolina

CCSD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

General Statement of Job

The job of Teacher – Special Education is performed to provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Under limited supervision, plans and presents innovative, developmentally appropriate opportunities for students to learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their academic development.

Work involves developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in classroom settings that are appropriate for each student’s age and developmental level. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, adapting materials, and designing activities to help students build academic, behavioral, and social skills in alignment with their IEP goals. The position also entails monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

This job reports to the Executive Director of Exceptional Children and the Building Principal.

• Valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for a South Carolina teaching certificate in the appropriate certified area.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is desirable.

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs, interests and abilities of students.
• May teach multiple disciplines as assigned.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Plans and prepares lesson plans and related activities for individual students or assigned classes.
• Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc., and communicates these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of students involved.
• Grades work completed by students; maintains accurate records of test scores / grades.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Reports suspected learning and other disabilities to District specialist(s) as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate, complete and up-to-date records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the school administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Monitors the activities/behavior of the student body as scheduled to ensure student safety and well‑being.
• Assists individual students in need of special attention.
• Supervises the work of teaching assistants and/or volunteers.
• Maintains positive relationships with parents; schedules and conducts parent‑teacher conferences; facilitates parent education workshops and conducts home visits as necessary.
• Maintains inventory of classroom supplies and equipment; prepares supply requisitions as needed.
• Coordinates and/or participates in special programs, projects or events as required; serves as adviser to student organizations, staffs and committees as appropriate.
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