Secondary Area I School_Lead Teacher, Special Education (LTSE) (Champion Theme MS) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Theme Middle School in Georgia is seeking a Lead Teacher, Special Education who can work in both collaborative and resource/pullout settings. The ideal candidate will be highly qualified across content areas and experienced with developing and implementing IEPs for students, while collaborating with general education teachers and supporting speech-language pathology services.

This role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to educational standards, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field is required.
• A Georgia PSC approved director of special education endorsement or a leadership certificate at the specified levels is required.
• Experience in special education and speech therapy for diverse student populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of speech therapy and evaluation of SLP performance in line with standards.
• Provide input to develop action plans for achieving outcomes in special education and speech therapy.
• Support SLPs with procedures, daily tasks, and training to ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

IEP knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field

Director of special education endorsement or leadership certificate (GA PSC SRL-5/SRNL-5/PL-6 or above)

Job description

Champion Theme Middle School is seeking a Lead Teacher, Special Education. The ideal candidate should be able to work in both a collaborative and resource/pullout position. The candidate should be highly qualified in all content areas and be familiar with preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students. They must work cooperatively with general education teachers and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Grade/Schedule: LT

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Title: Lead Teacher, Special Education

Assist in the delivery of speech therapy and evaluate Speech-Language Pathologist performance, ensuring adherence to educational standards and regulations. Provide expert input to develop action plans aimed at achieving desired outcomes in the field of special education and speech therapy. Serve as an internal and external subject matter expert, frequently advising others on complex matters.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are representative for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Complete new and innovative work that requires in-depth analysis to understand and solve problems that span a wide range of difficult and unique issues.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to broad organization-wide projects.
• Support Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) by providing training and guidance on procedures related to their practice, ensuring effective service delivery and adherence to professional standards.
• Assist SLPs with daily tasks and responsibilities, facilitating efficient operation within the therapeutic environment.
• Receive and process information from clients and other professionals to enhance communication channels and support seamless service provision.
• Evaluate the services provided by SLPs for effectiveness, and compliance with standards, and identify areas for professional development or performance improvement.
• Offer resources and support to SLPs aimed at continuous professional growth, aligning with best practices in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Ensure that all activities align with cultural values while promoting an inclusive environment conducive to client progress and staff development.
• May provide input to develop action plans for the department to achieve outcomes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology, or a related field from a Professional Standards Commission approved college or university required.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved director of special education endorsement required or Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level SRL-5, SRNL-5, PL-6, or above required. Experience in special education and speech therapy for diverse student populations is preferred.