Lower School Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The Lower School Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Charleston, SC. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary based on experience and expertise. The teacher will support Ashley River Classical Academy, a tuition-free public classical charter school opening in Charleston in August 2025. The role supports students with special education needs in general education classrooms and small groups. It contributes to the school’s classical education mission by developing and tracking service plans, helping teachers implement accommodations, communicating with families, and maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and track special education service plans
• support general education teachers in implementing accommodations
• communicate regularly with parents about academic and behavioral progress and classroom events
• improve instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional development, and independent study
• foster joy and wonder
• uphold schoolwide policies, procedures, and the classical model.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lower school teacher

special education

sped

k–5

classical education

student support

individualized services

classroom accommodations

parent communication

charleston sc

ashley river classical academy

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• state retirement program.

Why this role

Founding faculty opportunity at a tuition-free public classical charter school; South Carolina Special Education teaching certificate required or eligibility for certification.

About the employer

American Classical Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.