Special Education Teacher (School Services)
Columbia, SC
Allied Support for Kids
5x8 hrs
$1,800/weekOverview
- Start Date12/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration25 weeks
- SettingSchool
Pay
Description
- Full-time position for the remainder of the school year
- Responsible for a caseload of 14 students with IEPs in an elementary classroom
- Supported by 1.5 teaching assistants
- Work hours: 7:10 AM – 3:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break
- Reports to the school principal
- Implements district-approved special education curriculum
- Provides specialized, differentiated instruction based on each student’s IEP
- Supports students academically, behaviorally, socially, and with daily living skills
- Develops, implements, and monitors IEPs; ensures legal compliance
- Tracks and reports student progress; prepares quarterly progress reports
- Collaborates with general and special education staff, related service providers, and families
- Maintains a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
- Modifies lessons and applies instructional accommodations as required
- Participates in IEP meetings and prepares necessary documentation (IEPs, PWNs)
- Ensures compliance with all state, district, and federal special education laws
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (or related field) and SC teaching certification (or near completion)
- Key skills: patience, empathy, classroom and behavior management, differentiated instruction, communication, teamwork
- Position offers competitive hourly rates (starting at $45/hr) and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
Employer
Allied Support for Kids
Ardor Schools & Kids (A.S.K): Empowering Clinicians to Shape the Future of Kids
At Ardor Health, our journey began in 2001 with a simple, powerful belief: passionate clinicians can transform lives, especially when they are embedded in the communities where children learn, grow, and thrive. Today, we are proud to reconnect with that legacy in a bold new way through Ardor Schools & Kids (A.S.K), a dedicated initiative designed to create meaningful impact in both school and pediatric settings.
A.S.K is more than a staffing program. It is a purpose driven movement that brings together Ardor’s deep history of school based clinical placements with a growing network of pediatric focused opportunities nationwide. Whether supporting students in the classroom or caring for young patients in clinical environments, A.S.K empowers therapists and clinicians to make an authentic, lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Why A.S.K Matters
Impact that goes beyond care. This is more than a job. It is service, advocacy, and community engagement. A.S.K clinicians are not only providers, but mentors, allies, and champions for kids.
A return to our roots. Ardor Health was founded on strong partnerships within school communities. A.S.K strengthens that foundation while expanding our reach into pediatric care settings where the need is growing every day.
Flexible, meaningful opportunities. From classroom support to pediatric clinics and specialized care environments, A.S.K offers assignments that align with your passion, expertise, and career goals.
Who A.S.K Serves
Clinicians seeking purposeful pediatric and school based roles where their skills can create measurable change.
School districts and healthcare facilities looking for tailored staffing solutions that directly support student and patient success.
Therapy students and new graduates ready to launch careers centered on impact, growth, and purpose.
With A.S.K, helping kids is not just a career. It is a calling. We are here to provide the opportunities, support, and partnership clinicians need to make a meaningful difference where it matters most, with kids.
About Columbia, SC
As a travel nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
- Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
- Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
- Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
- Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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