Special Education Teacher (Resource) (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher plans and provides instruction to students with disabilities to promote their social, physical, and intellectual growth. The teacher uses evidence-based curricula and instructional models, and plans individual and small-group instruction based on student data and IEP goals. The role includes developing and maintaining a supportive learning environment, assessing student progress, preparing and leading IEP meetings, and maintaining records in compliance with applicable laws and district policies. The teacher collaborates with students, families, service providers, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. The position also oversees assigned instructional aides and volunteers, attends required department meetings and trainings, and performs other assigned duties. The role is based at an assigned school and is a 190-day position on the Teacher Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in special education.
Valid South Carolina teaching certificate with the appropriate Special Education area for the position.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret state and federal regulations, professional journals, technical procedures, and instructional manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech with teachers, parents, school personnel, educators, trainees, administrators, and organization members.
Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports, and data-entry procedures, and to present professional development and training.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts, measurements, fractions, decimals, probability, statistical inference, and data display and interpretation.
Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and solve practical work-related problems.
Working knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and ethical issues concerning educational services for students with disabilities, including least restrictive environment, due process, assessment, transition, supplemental services and supports, specialized health care, and assistive technology.
Ability to apply knowledge of laws, regulations, current research, and instructional theory to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and students’ needs and abilities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and the community.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to perform duties with attention to detail and accuracy, manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively, and provide timely feedback on employee, departmental, and administrative needs.
Ability to perform the stated physical duties, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, sometimes pushing or pulling items, and regularly sitting, talking, or hearing.

Responsibilities

Teach using evidence-based curricula and an evidence-based instructional model.
Plan and prepare individual and small-group instruction using student data and IEP goals to determine groupings.
Create a classroom culture conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests, and build rapport with students, parents, service providers, and teachers.
Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with location limitations and students’ needs and capabilities.
Analyze screening instruments, evaluation results, and observation records to develop appropriate IEPs for students with disabilities.
Help implement student-life and conduct policies, establish reasonable classroom rules and procedures, and maintain classroom order fairly.
Assess students regularly, evaluate academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare required progress reports.
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Organize and adapt schedules for direct services, documentation, consultation, and professional collaboration.
Write, prepare, and lead IEP meetings professionally and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Attend required department meetings and trainings.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
Oversee the work of assigned instructional aides and volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned.