K-5 Adaptive Curriculum Teacher — Impactful Special Education

Teachers On Demand, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

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

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.