Lead Middle School Special Education Teacher

TrulyHired; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulding County School District in Georgia is seeking a Teacher - Middle School Special Education Lead. This role is a critical member of the Exceptional Students Education Program, reporting to the Principal and ESEP Coordinator, and leads SPED processes including IEPs and scheduling with compliance.

The position requires a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate and ability to coordinate evaluations, monitor due process timelines, and mentor teachers while maintaining strong communication with

Qualifications

• A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
• Certification in one or more academic content areas (P-5), (4-8), (6-12), or (P-12) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities.
• Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts.
• Coordinate assessments.
• Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information.
• Mentor teachers as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities.
• Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations.
• Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary.
• Serves as case manager for students on consult.
• Assists with end of year procedures.
• Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school.
• Provides direct support to special education teachers.
• Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication.
• Provides training to school staff.
• Review and finalize IEPs.
• Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Special Education knowledge

IEP expertise

Communication skills

Education

Special Education General curriculum

Special Education Adaptive Curriculum

Other Special Education field

Certification in content areas (P-5 / 4-8 / 6-12 / P-12)

Job description

Paulding County School District in Georgia is seeking a Teacher - Middle School Special Education Lead. This role is a critical member of the Exceptional Students Education Program, reporting to the Principal and ESEP Coordinator, and leads SPED processes including IEPs and scheduling with compliance.

The position requires a valid Georgia Teaching Certificate and ability to coordinate evaluations, monitor due process timelines, and mentor teachers while maintaining strong communication with