Adaptive Special Education Teacher (Atlanta, GA)

Teachers On Demand, Inc

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 72,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Teachers On Demand, Inc is seeking a passionate K-5 Adapted Curriculum Teacher in Georgia to support scholars with significant cognitive disabilities. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction, IEP-driven services, and collaboration with related service providers.

The position starts as up to 60 days in a Temp-to-Perm W2-Employee arrangement, after which you will be hired as a full-time educator for the school.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Adapted Curriculum, or a related field.
GaPSC Induction/Professional/Provisional certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12) or eligibility to obtain via GaPSC pathways.
Passing score on the GACE Special Education Adapted Curriculum content assessment or willingness to obtain prior to certification.
Passing score on the GACE Ethics for Teachers Assessment.
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and Georgia Rules for the Education of Students with Disabilities.
Knowledge of the Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended Content Standards and GAA 2.0.
Valid Georgia Clearance Certificate (required for direct student contact).
Background check requirements and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver standards-aligned K-5 instruction grounded in Georgia standards.
Design individualized instruction to build communication, reading, writing, math, independence, and life skills.
Use evidence-based practices for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities.
Follow IEPs with goals, services, accommodations, and progress reporting.
Administer the GAA 2.0 with fidelity and prepare portfolios.
Collect and analyze data to measure progress toward IEP goals.
Implement positive behavior supports and BIPs with teams and families.
Collaborate with speech-language, occupational, PT, adapted PE, and other providers.
Assist with sensory, communication, and physical accommodations with dignity.
Build strong relationships with families as partners in learning.
Support school culture, coaching cycles, and non-instructional duties.

Skills

Lead paraprofessionals

IEP knowledge

AAC devices

Data-informed instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or Adapted Curriculum

GaPSC Special Education Adapted Curriculum certificate or eligibility

GACE Special Education Adapted Curriculum

Tools

AAC devices

Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended Content Standards

Job description

Job Title: Adaptive Special Education Teacher
Company: Teachers On Demand
Location: Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Full-Time/Temp-to-Perm/W2-Employee

Work Schedule: 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. / Mon. - Fri.

WHO ARE WE:

Teachers On Demand is an educational staffing and recruiting firm that partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations nationwide to identify and hire exceptional teachers, instructors, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others who share our vision of creating a brighter future for students. We are proud to serve a growing number of communities where we support local schools and parents by connecting them with dedicated and qualified educators.

We are seeking a passionate, mission-aligned K-5 Adapted Curriculum Teacher to join our Georgia partner school community and serve scholars whose learning needs are supported through the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA 2.0) track.

***Candidate will work up to 60 days with Teachers On Demand as a Temp-to-Perm W2-Employee. Within this timeframe, the candidate will be hired as a Full-Time employee for the school.***

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead instruction that honors every scholar’s potential — and delivers meaningful, measurable growth.

As a K-5 Adapted Curriculum Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver standards-aligned K-5 instruction grounded in the Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended Content Standards, aligned to the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA 2.0) track

Design individualized instruction that builds scholar skill in communication, functional academics (reading, writing, mathematics), independence, and life skills

Use evidence-based practices for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities — including systematic instruction, task analysis, discrete trial teaching, prompting hierarchies, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and visual supports

Follow Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) — including present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, service delivery, accommodations, modifications, and progress reporting

Administer the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA 2.0) with fidelity and prepare scholar portfolios or performance tasks as required

Collect and analyze scholar data to make instructional decisions and demonstrate progress toward IEP goals

Implement positive behavior supports and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in partnership with the Exceptional Children team and families

Partner with related-service providers (speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adapted PE, etc.) to integrate services and reinforce goals across the school day

Manage sensory, communication, and physical accommodations — including AAC devices, adaptive seating, feeding protocols, and toileting supports — with dignity and care

Build strong, trust-based relationships with families rooted in respect for their expertise as their scholar’s first teacher

Uphold and reinforce the school's culture of high expectations, urgency, and joy

Participate in coaching cycles, professional development, and grade-level planning

Support school-wide operations during non-instructional blocks — including arrival and dismissal duties, family engagement events, and other operational needs as assigned

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a passionate, mission-aligned educator who sees every scholar’s potential and delivers instruction with warmth, skill, and structure.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Believe in the potential of every scholar — including scholars with significant cognitive disabilities

Bring warmth, patience, structure, and joy to your classroom every day

Communicate clearly with scholars at all levels of communication ability, with families, and with adult colleagues

Lead paraprofessionals with respect, clarity, and coaching

Are coachable, reflective, and open to feedback

Are comfortable with physical, personal-care, and behavioral aspects of the role, including toileting, feeding, positioning, and behavior de-escalation

Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Required Qualifications

Your background and credentials meet Georgia’s requirements to serve scholars with significant cognitive disabilities.

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Adapted Curriculum, or a related field from an accredited college or university

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Induction, Professional, or Provisional certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12) — OR eligibility to obtain through GaPSC Pathway 1–4, including the GaTAPP (Georgia Teacher Academy of Preparation and Pedagogy) alternative pathway

Passing score on the GACE Special Education Adapted Curriculum content assessment, or willingness to obtain prior to certification

Passing score on the GACE Ethics for Teachers Assessment

Working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and the Georgia Rules for the Education of Students with Disabilities

Working knowledge of the Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended Content Standards and the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA 2.0)

Compliance with GaPSC Rule 505-2-.42 — a valid Georgia Clearance Certificate (required for all charter school educators with direct student contact)

Completion of an FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check as required for employment in Georgia public, private, and charter schools

Ability to lift, position, and physically support scholars as required (up to 50 lbs, with team support for heavier lifts)

Commitment to Movement Schools’ mission, values, and high expectations for all scholars

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or training that supports your readiness for this role is a plus.

Prior teaching experience in an elementary (K-5) school setting serving scholars with significant cognitive disabilities

Experience administering the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA 2.0)

Training in evidence-based practices for scholars with significant cognitive disabilities (Applied Behavior Analysis, TEACCH, PECS, Unique Learning System, Attainment Company curricula, etc.)