Special Education Lead Teacher & Coach

Atlanta Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Education Lead Teacher (EELT) for Garden Hills Elementary School, in a shared position with Atlanta College and Career Academy. The role supports administrators and teachers in delivering effective programs for students with disabilities.

The position requires Georgia certification in Special Education, a Bachelor's in Special Education, and 3 years of relevant experience; leadership certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Georgia certification in Special Education
• Leadership certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required
• Master's/ Specialist/ Doctorate in Educational Leadership preferred
• 3 years of teaching or related experience with students with disabilities required

Responsibilities

• Models and supports special education staff in organizing and implementing the curriculum
• Supports in-person instruction quality and coaches teachers
• Reviews and ensures instruction in Least Restrictive Environment
• Delivers professional learning for staff and parents
• Collaborates with parents and local school staff on instructional decisions
• Maintains confidentiality and monitors files for students with disabilities
• Communicates IEP development, eligibility, and transition planning
• Coordinates IEP meetings and SST processes
• Monitors timelines for assessments and data input
• Completes educational assessments as referred
• Complies with mandatory reporting of child abuse and other recalls
• Must be on-site during regular hours and as needed

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration with teams

Planning & organization

Meeting deadlines

Adaptability between in-person & mixed

Safety awareness

IEP & data handling

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Master/ Specialist/ Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atlanta Public Schools seeks an Exceptional Education Lead Teacher (EELT) for Garden Hills Elementary School, in a shared position with Atlanta College and Career Academy. The role supports administrators and teachers in delivering effective programs for students with disabilities.

The position requires Georgia certification in Special Education, a Bachelor's in Special Education, and 3 years of relevant experience; leadership certification is preferred.