Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Adapted Curriculum

Metter; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Metter is seeking a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Adapted Curriculum. You will design and deliver individualized instruction aligned to IEPs and state standards, in a safe, structured classroom. Collaboration with teams and families ensures progress in academics, behavior, and daily living skills.

The role requires a Georgia teaching certificate (Adapted Curriculum) or eligibility, plus ongoing professional development and compliance with district procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12).
• Hold a Georgia Special Education certificate and plan to add the Adapted Curriculum field within district timelines.
• Meet certification requirements established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Pass all required background checks.
• Maintain required certifications and ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individualized instruction based on each student’s IEP and goals.
• Provide instruction aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence and adapted curriculum standards.
• Develop and revise IEPs in compliance with federal/state/district requirements.
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students and meet all timelines.
• Collect progress-monitoring data for every IEP goal and adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and related-service providers.
• Prepare students for and administer Georgia Alternate Assessment and other tests.
• Maintain confidential records and documentation.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher

Georgia teaching certificate

Background checks

Professional learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Valid Georgia Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12) certificate or eligible to add

Evidence of required certifications and ongoing learning

Job description

Job Detail - Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Adapted Curriculum Posted on : 07/28/2026

Job Title: Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Adapted Curriculum

Job Location: Dooly County Middle School

Category: Certified

Job Description:

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher – Adapted Curriculum

Position Summary

The Self-Contained Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with significant cognitive, developmental, physical, behavioral, and/or communication needs. The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment while providing individualized instruction aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), the Georgia Standards of Excellence, and Georgia’s adapted curriculum requirements.

The teacher will work closely with paraprofessionals, related-service providers, families, administrators, and other school personnel to support each student’s academic, functional, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, and independent-living needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12); or
• Hold a valid Georgia Special Education teaching certificate and be willing to complete all requirements necessary to add the Special Education Adapted Curriculum field within a timeline established by the district.
• Meet all certification requirements established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Pass all required background checks.
• Maintain required certifications and professional learning throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching students with significant disabilities in a self-contained setting.
• Experience developing and implementing standards-based IEPs.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Alternate Assessment.
• Training or experience in assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and functional life-skills instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and provide individualized, specially designed instruction based on each student’s IEP, present levels of performance, goals, strengths, and identified needs.
• Provide instruction aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence and applicable adapted curriculum standards.
• Develop, implement, review, and revise legally compliant IEPs in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements.
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students and ensure that all required special education timelines, meetings, documentation, and notices are completed.
• Collect and maintain ongoing progress-monitoring data for every IEP goal.
• Use student data to adjust instruction, develop new goals, determine appropriate supports, and report progress to parents and the IEP team.
• Prepare students for and administer the Georgia Alternate Assessment and other required district or state assessments in accordance with testing guidelines.
• Provide instruction in academic, communication, social, behavioral, self-help, community-based, vocational, and independent-living skills as appropriate.
• Implement students’ accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, communication systems, behavior intervention plans, health plans, and safety plans with fidelity.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support students’ participation in inclusive settings, electives, activities, and other school programs when appropriate.
• Coordinate services with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, school psychologists, behavior specialists, and other service providers.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians regarding student progress, needs, concerns, and successes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including IEP documentation, service logs, progress-monitoring data, parent contacts, behavior data, assessment information, and Medicaid documentation when applicable.
• Provide students with appropriate personal care and daily-living assistance, including feeding, toileting, positioning, mobility, and hygiene support when required by a student’s IEP or individual needs.
• Implement positive behavior supports, classroom management procedures, and district-approved de-escalation strategies.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment that is safe, organized, respectful, engaging, and appropriate for students’ individual sensory and learning needs.
• Provide direction, schedules, training, and ongoing support to assigned paraprofessionals.
• Monitor paraprofessional implementation of student supports, accommodations, personal-care procedures, data collection, and instructional activities.
• Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, reevaluations, manifestation determination reviews, transition meetings, parent conferences, professional learning, and other required meetings.
• Follow all federal and state special education laws, district policies, school procedures, health and safety requirements, and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties assigned by the principal, Director of Special Education, or superintendent.

Professional Responsibilities

The teacher must:

• Demonstrate a strong belief that all students can learn and make meaningful progress.
• Maintain high expectations while recognizing and responding to individual student needs.
• Protect student dignity, privacy, safety, and confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively with families, colleagues, paraprofessionals, administrators, and community partners.
• Maintain professional communication and respond to district requests within established timelines.
• Participate in coaching, professional learning, classroom observations, and district improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant special education paperwork.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, safety concerns, or policy violations as required by law and district procedures.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.

Physical and Other Job Requirements

The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Depending on student needs, responsibilities may include:

• Sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and moving throughout the classroom and school.
• Assisting students with transfers, positioning, mobility, personal care, and evacuation procedures.
• Responding quickly and appropriately to behavioral, health, or safety concerns.
• Using adaptive equipment, mobility devices, communication systems, and instructional technology.
• Following student-specific healthcare, feeding, lifting, transfer, and emergency procedures after receiving required training.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Georgia requirements, district procedures, and the employee’s assigned duties. Evaluation may include instructional effectiveness, student progress, IEP compliance, professional responsibilities, collaboration, classroom management, data collection, and implementation of district expectations.

Qualification Required: Bachelor's Degree and eligible for a teaching certificate in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (P–12)