Special Education Building Bridges Teacher

Rock Hill School District•Rock Hill, SC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher – Building Bridges (Self-Contained) is responsible for providing specialized instruction and behavioral support to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in a structured, self-contained classroom environment. The teacher designs and implements individualized educational and behavioral programs that promote academic success, social-emotional growth, and positive behavior while ensuring compliance with IDEA and district policies.

Requirements

Exceptional knowledge of the needs of special students.
Knowledge of IDEA regulations, IEP development, and specialized instructional strategies.
Knowledge needed to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and to speak effectively with students of all ages and/or employees in a school environment.
Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations.
Knowledge of effective and innovative instructional and student evaluation techniques.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Application of percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is required.
Strong skills in classroom management, collaboration, and differentiated instruction.
Strong communication skills with students, staff, administration, and the public.
Understanding a child’s behavior and dynamics.
Skilled in problem solving and patience.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to fulfill the dexterity and physical requirements of the work and effectively attend to the special needs of exceptional children.
SC certification in ED or Multi-Categorical, required with a strong GPA in relevant course work
Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License or ability to provide own transportation
Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided

Nice To Haves

Experience with teaching special education students in a self-contained setting with emotional disability/emotional impairment or equivalent preferred
Experience with supporting others with classroom instruction and behavior management

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) aligned with students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
Provide direct instruction using evidence-based practices tailored to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities
Create and maintain a structured, therapeutic classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and positive behavior
Develop and Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and assist in functional behavior assessments (FBAs) as needed
Utilize positive behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and crisis intervention techniques
Collaborate with general education teachers, school psychologists, counselors, administrators, and related service providers
Monitor student progress through data collection and adjust instruction and interventions accordingly
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all special education laws, timelines, and confidentiality requirements
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding student progress and behavior
Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and support staff assigned to the classroom
Participating in IEP meetings, professional development, and staff meetings
Support students’ transition plans and reintegration opportunities when appropriate