Special Education Teacher - K-2 Self Contained

K-2 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Location: Allendale County, SC (Commutable from Augusta and Savannah, GA)

Start Date: Immediate

General Summary:

Our client is looking for a dedicated K-2 Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to own the full instructional day for a single cohort of primary students. Under general supervision, this educator delivers all core academic subjects while managing individualized student goals. Because K-2 is the high-stakes window where foundational literacy and numeracy are established, this teacher plays a pivotal role in preventing future learning gaps and building deep, transformative relationships with students.

Why Join Our Client’s Team? Our client offers an exceptionally competitive compensation package designed to reward impact:

• Pay for Performance: Earn significant bonuses, with potential payouts up to $30,000.
• Retention Bonuses: Receive $1,000 distributed across the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Holiday Bonus: Enjoy as potential $1,000 Christmas bonus.

Essential Functions

• Comprehensive Instruction: Delivers core elementary subjects (reading, math, science, social studies) adapted to the specific learning and developmental needs of the cohort.
• Strong Classroom Management: Maintains a highly structured, supportive environment to ensure student safety, routine, and focus throughout the entire school day.
• IEP & Record Maintenance: Establishes clear learning objectives aligned with state standards and individual student requirements. Maintains accurate, complete, and legally compliant student records.
• Progress Monitoring: Continuously assesses student accomplishments, generates detailed progress reports, and seeks appropriate diagnostic assistance as needed.
• Collaborative Planning: Cooperates with school and district staff to align instructional goals, and provides thorough plans for substitute teachers.
• Family Partnerships: Keeps parents actively involved through regular communication regarding academic and behavioral adjustments.
• Professional Accountability: Is punctual, enforces school rules fairly, protects school property, and participates in assigned district staff development programs.

Job Specifications

• Education & Experience: Active South Carolina teaching certification in Special Education (or eligible for immediate certification/reciprocity).
• Knowledge: Broad knowledge of core subject instruction, specialized remedial methods, classroom management for self-contained spaces, and behavioral intervention strategies.
• Skills/Effort: Ability to provide highly structured instruction through demonstration and supervised practice. Strong skills in identifying student adjustment or academic challenges and recommending corrective action.
• Working Conditions: Conducts duties in a classroom environment requiring constant physical and mental attention. Must be able to lift/move items weighing up to 25 pounds. Occasional local travel required; no overnight travel.