SPED Autism SC Teacher (2026-2027)

Florence School District 1•Florence, SC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift).
Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to workshop participants and receiving assignments and/or direction from the supervisor.
Requires the ability to read a variety of policies and procedures, evaluation materials, professional studies, etc.
Requires the ability to prepare training materials, handbooks, schedules, reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form, to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in written, oral, mathematical, schedule or diagrammatic form, to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Requires the ability to apply influence systems in teaching staff members, to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions, and to teach employees.
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages, including education theory.
Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to utilize mathematical formulas, to determine percentages and decimals, and to determine time.
Must be able to use practical applications of statistics.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery; to operate motor vehicles.
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, etc.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).
Requires a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or eligibility for South Carolina teaching certificate in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the characteristics of the age group assigned.
Is able to establish and maintain positive relationships and work effectively with adults and students.
Is able to supervise, guide and support students with patience and kindness.
Is able to motivate students to participate in educational and extracurricular activities and to want to learn.
Is able to recognize signs of learning, physical, mental and social disabilities and take appropriate action.
Is able to provide assistance, support and/or skills development opportunities to parents as required.
Is able to perform job tasks professionally in an environment where discrimination and other public issues are constant concerns.
Has knowledge of and is able to use modern office practices and equipment, including computers.
Has knowledge of proper English usage, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling; has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations.
Is skilled in applying a responsible attention to detail as necessary in preparing records, reports and correspondence.
Is able to read and interpret various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
Is able to use independent judgment in performing tasks.
Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary.
Knows how to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, personnel of other departments, parents, students and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.
Knows how to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
Serves as primary contact for the parent.
Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Performs other comparable duties of a similar nature apparent or as assigned.