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Emotionally Disabled Self-Contained Teacher - 190 Days
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$70,130 / year median in South Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Emotionally Disabled Self-Contained Teacher - 190 Days
Lexington School District Two
Pine Ridge Middle School - West Columbia, South Carolina This job is also posted in
CERRA-SC
Job Details
Job ID:
5924547
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
Pine Ridge Middle School Profile
Lexington School Two
District Position Description
Position Title:
Special Education Emotionally Disabled (ED) Teacher
Department:
Special Education
Reports To:
Principal
Prepared By:
Stephanie Hucks, CHRODODate:
09/11/2026
Approved By:
Stephanie Hucks, CHRODO Date:
09/11/2026
SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning instruction and/or adaption of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
Instructs individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
Plans curriculum, lessons, and special ed programs and teaching methods.
Evaluates student progress based on papers submitted, test scores and observations.
Monitors student progress in and outside of the special ed room.
Maintains the physical environment of the classroom.
Evaluates student progress based on work output and observation, determines goals, objectives and directions.
Prepares report cards, educational records, IEPC forms, classroom observation records, and other forms.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises students.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in education.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Teaching certificate with ED special education endorsement.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers, and the general public
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and
ABILITIES
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently walking and standing while performing the duties of this job. The employee may frequently bend or twist at the neck and back while performing the duties of this job. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as to read typewritten material. The employee from time to time may be required to lift significant amounts of weight up to and exceeding 25 lbs. Such requirements would include, but are not limited to: lifting students, some of whom are of significant weight and age, and may also include lifting items such as wheelchairs and equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work out-put of students.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position Type:
Full-time
Benefits
- Dental Insurance