Special Ed Teacher — Autism & Inclusive Classrooms

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County School District seeks a Teacher, Special Education to provide instructional services to eligible students with disabilities in collaboration with general education staff and families. The role focuses on implementing IEPs, progress monitoring, and employing evidence-based teaching strategies.

The position requires appropriate Georgia certification, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated knowledge of disability areas and behavior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; GACE Basic Skills and GACE Special Education General Curriculum or Adaptive Content test required or exempted
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• No prior experience required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform two-person lifts when needed

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and annually reviews the IEP for each student on caseload.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and parents to deliver services.
• Maintains lesson plans and documentation within deadlines.
• Delivers instruction using evidence-based practices and adapts to student needs.
• Uses data to inform progress toward IEP goals and communicates with guardians.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Disability knowledge

IEP knowledge

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

GACE Basic Skills/General Curriculum or Adaptive Content Test

Georgia Teaching Certificate

Tools

Assistive technology

Data collection

Job description

Cobb County School District seeks a Teacher, Special Education to provide instructional services to eligible students with disabilities in collaboration with general education staff and families. The role focuses on implementing IEPs, progress monitoring, and employing evidence-based teaching strategies.

The position requires appropriate Georgia certification, a Bachelor’s degree, and demonstrated knowledge of disability areas and behavior management.