Lower School Teacher - SPED
Company: American Classical Education
Location: Adams Run
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Ashley River Classical Academy (ARCA) is hiring its founding
faculty to teach its students when it opens in Charleston, SC in
August 2025. ARCA is a tuition-free, public, classical charter
school. It is part of the Barney Charter School Initiative of
Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by
curriculum and purpose. ARCA will initially open K-5 and grow to
K-12 by adding one grade level each year. ARCA is now accepting
applications from new and experienced educators for all positions.
Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed and supported
by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence. The faculty is
entrusted with practical implementation of the mission of ARCA: Our
mission is to train the minds and hearts of our students through a
content-rich classical education in the liberal arts and sciences,
with a focus on fostering moral character and civic virtue. Special
Education Teachers provide support for students with special
education needs, including both within the general education
classroom and in small group settings. Lower School SPED Teachers
are also exemplars of Ashley River Classical Academy’s Virtues and
actively seek to develop strong moral character in students.
Requirements Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Developing, implementing, and tracking plans for special education
services Supporting general education teachers in implementing
appropriate accommodations Communicating frequently and
consistently with parents about students’ behavioral and academic
progress as well as events in the classroom Continuously improving
instruction and content knowledge through coaching, professional
development, and independent study Fostering a sense of joy and
wonder in the classroom and beyond Maintaining high expectations
for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide
policies and procedures and the classical model Qualities and
characteristics of a successful Special Education Teacher:
Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited college or university
Possession of, or eligibility for, a South Carolina Special
Education teaching certificate Familiarity with best practices in
pedagogy, particularly in literacy instruction Knowledge of the
classical model of education High moral character Thoughtfulness
and a love of learning Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary
commensurate with experience and expertise Benefits including
health, dental, and vision insurance, and state retirement program
If interested, send a letter of interest, a resume, and a list of
references to the chair of the hiring committee at
careers@ashleyriverclassical.org Salary Description Starting at
$55,000
Keywords: American Classical Education, Summerville , Lower School Teacher - SPED, Education / Teaching , Adams Run, South Carolina
