A Special Education Teacher provides tailored instructional activities to support the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of special needs students, particularly self-contained 3rd to 5th graders. Responsibilities include developing and modifying curricula, collaborating with parents and staff to create and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), managing classroom behavior, and utilizing varied teaching strategies. The role requires a bachelor's degree, special education certification, and effective communication skills to foster a supportive learning environment.
Are you a skilled and dedicated Special Education Teacher seeking an exciting career opportunity? Birch Agency is hiring passionate professionals like you to make a positive impact on the lives of students . We are currently looking to fill a role for a Special Education Teacher Self Contained 3rd to 5th graders in Aiken, SC for the 2025/2026 school year. If interested please see details below and lets connect!.
Role :
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Job Details :
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid SC teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
Experience:
One year student teaching
Benefits :
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vacation
Vision
Weekly Pay
Compensation is based on experience .
If interested or need any additional Information please contact me .
Daniel Mercado
Birch Agency | Director of Educational Services, Southeast Region
Office: 727-614-0209
Fax: 727-645-4818
Email: dmercado@birchagency.com
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Physical Setting:
School
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Special Education Certification for SC (Required)
Work Location: In person
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special education teacher, individual education plan, IEP, special needs students, curriculum development, classroom management, instructional strategies, ARD committee, student assessment, special education certification
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