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.