Lead Teacher - Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Lead Teacher - Special Education in Jonesboro, GA to support IEP planning, evaluation, and compliance with state and federal regulations. The role collaborates with teachers and administrators, constrains instructional strategies, and ensures access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's in special education (Master's preferred), and Georgia certification in Special Education or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or related field.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• At least three years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities in an educational environment.
• Requires Georgia Educator’s Certificate in Special Education or related field; Educational Leadership certification is preferred.
• Analytical: ability to review objectives and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff, families, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Recommends, monitors, and supports instructional and behavioral strategies in the learning environment for students with disabilities.
• Provides support to teachers and school administrators in implementing high‑quality instructional programs to improve student achievement.
• Ensures alignment of curriculum standards with IEP goals and plans collaboratively with school personnel.
• Serves as a liaison to schools and parents in identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
• Follows federal program components to ensure IDEA and ESSA compliance.
• Drives professional learning on instructional techniques, compliance, and interventions.
• Supports paraprofessionals in developing their work and monitoring progress.
• This is a 200‑day position.

Job description

Clayton County Public Schools DEPARTMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Lead Teacher - Special Education

Clayton County Public Schools DEPARTMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS - Jonesboro, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5925972
Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works collaboratively with others to achieve special education performance and compliance goals. Provides support with Individual Education Program (IEPs) plans such as evaluating development, monitoring, and implementation. Monitors and supports the compliance of schools with timelines, state and federal regulations and the appropriate instruction of students with disabilities ensuring access to the general education curriculum and related services. Possesses specialized expertise in instructional and behavioral supports for students with disabilities. This position reports to the Director of Department of Exceptional Students or Coordinator of Exceptional Students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recommends, monitors, and supports instructional and behavioral strategies in the learning environment for students with disabilities. Provides support to teachers and school administrators in the effective implementation and monitoring of high-quality instructional programs to improve student achievement and outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of the link between curriculum standards and IEP goals. Plans collaboratively with school instructional personnel to ensure quality curriculum delivery for students with disabilities. Supports and monitors initiatives from the District Strategic Plan and School Improvement Plans.

Serves as a liaison to schools and parents in the identification, evaluation, and placement process of students with disabilities. Facilitates communication with parents and IEP teams to support processes and procedures and consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other support professionals regarding student performance and educational programming for students with disabilities. Follows federal program components to ensure compliance with IDEA andESSA requirements.

Conducts school visits and state monitoring. Audits student records to provide guidance for the development and accountability of the IEP process and compliance. Models and provides professional learning on instructional techniques, legal compliance, process/procedures, and interventions. Provides continuous support to teachers in the development of their paraprofessionals by reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating their work in the learning environment.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in special education or related field required. Master's degree in related field preferred.

At least three years of three (3) years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities in an educational environment and serving on District-level reform teams and/or initiatives.

Requires inter-division coordination; makes decisions and recommendations which affect the assigned division and others.

Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Educator’s Certificate in Special Education or related field issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Educational Leadership certification is preferred.

Analytical: review established broad objectives; independent judgment and initiative required.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires contact with officials at higher levels. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter- and intra-departmental teams.

Support the regular, frequent contact with external stakeholders, families of students with disabilities, personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss program issues. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with stakeholders and organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of instructional delivery. Utilizes accountability measures and tools with fidelity for effective implementation, operation, and results.

Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the effectiveness of instruction, pedagogy and compliance data management.

This is a 200-day position.

The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link:2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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• Email: [e-mail]