• Location(s)

  Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School, Blythewood High School, Blythewood Middle School, Bookman Road Elementary School, Bridge Creek Elementary School, Catawba Train Elementary School, Center for Inquiry, Center for Knowledge, Columbia SC, Dent Middle School, E.L. Wright Middle School, Forest Lake Elementary School, Jackson Creek Elementary School, Joseph Keels Elementary School, Kelly Mill Middle School, Killian Elementary School, Lake Carolina-Lower Campus, Lake Carolina-Upper Campus, Langford Elementary School, Longleaf Middle School, Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary School, L.W. Conder Elementary School, Muller Road Middle School, North Springs Elementary School, Polo Road Elementary School, Pontiac Elementary School, Rice Creek Elementary School, Richland 2, Richland 2 eSchool, Richland Northeast High School, Richland Two eSchool, Ridge View High School, Round Top Elementary School, Sandlapper Elementary School, Spring Valley High School, Summit Parkway Middle School, Westwood High School, Windsor Elementary School

• Qualification Group

  Speech Language Pathologist

• PO

  -

• Position Details

  Position Summary

  1. Works under the school principal
  2. Implements district-approved special education curriculum
  3. Supports students with disabilities based on their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  4. Helps students access the general education classroom and succeed academically and socially

   

  Key Responsibilities

  Instruction & Student Support

  1. Provide specialized instruction based on each student’s IEP
  2. Modify lessons and use differentiated teaching strategies
  3. Support academics, behavior, social-emotional skills, and daily living skills

  IEP & Compliance

  1. Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs
  2. Ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws
  3. Track student progress and adjust instruction as needed

  Classroom Environment

  1. Create a safe, structured, and positive classroom
  2. Promote respect, inclusion, and collaboration among students

  Collaboration

  1. Work with:
  2. General education teachers
  3. Parents/guardians
  4. Administrators
  5. Therapists and support staff
  6. Supervise and guide teaching assistants/paraprofessionals

  Additional Duties (Varies by Program)

  Depending on the role (resource, behavior support, preschool, etc.), you may:

  1. Provide behavioral interventions
  2. Support students with moderate to severe disabilities
  3. Assist with personal care (toileting, feeding, mobility)
  4. Use assistive technology or adaptive equipment

   

  Minimum Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (or related program)
  2. South Carolina teaching certification in Special Education
  3. Knowledge of:
  4. IEP development
  5. Special education law and compliance
  6. Instructional strategies for diverse learners

   

  Key Skills Needed

  1. Patience and empathy
  2. Strong classroom management
  3. Communication and teamwork
  4. Ability to differentiate instruction
  5. Behavior management strategies

   

  Simple Breakdown (Plain Language)

  In everyday terms, a SPED teacher in Richland 2:

  1. Teaches students with disabilities in small groups or individually
  2. Creates and follows IEPs (personalized learning plans)
  3. Helps students succeed in both academics and life skills
  4. Works closely with parents and school staff
  5. Manages behavior and supports emotional needs
  6. May help with physical or personal care depending on the student

• Shift

  Days

• Position Type

  Contract

• Start Date

  7/28/2026

• End Date

  5/28/2027

• Number of Openings

  1

• Hours Per Week

  37.5

Must hold SLP license - will not take CF

IN PERSON

Caseload - about 46

Location - TBD