Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Teacher

Georgia Cyber Academy; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Cyber Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades 9–12 to deliver virtual instruction and manage IEP services in a home-based setting. The role involves coordinating with families, reviewing student data, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and state policies.

The ideal candidate will be state-certified, able to create engaging online instruction, and proficient with digital platforms and testing accommodations across the school year.

Qualifications

• Virtual Education Experience is required.
• Special Education Teacher Experience is required.
• Familiar with Zoom, Jigsaw, Canvas, Clever, or other online platforms.
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology.
• Knowledge of principles and practices used in special education instruction.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility meetings.
• Collaborate with instructional teachers to review student data.
• Track and communicate IEP service changes and accommodations.
• Serve as point of contact for families and teachers regarding accommodations.
• Administer assessments to monitor student progress.
• Maintain special education records compliance and timelines.

Skills

Virtual Education Experience

Special Education Experience

Online platforms

Technology literacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Special Education or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Teacher

Job Details

Job ID: 5983791

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:01 PM (UTC)

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. The special education teacher creates strategies to engage and facilitate student learning, serves as a case manager and point of contact for students and parents, and monitors academic progress to help prioritize student learning objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility consideration meetings
• Collaborate with instructional teachers to review student academic data
• Track and communicate all IEP service changes (e.g. setting, accommodations, eligibility changes, related services, AT needs, etc.)
• Collaboratively serve as point of contact regarding academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services for families and teachers
• Receive progress reports and information from related services providers
• Provide special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings
• Administer assessments (e.g. performance, informal, or formal) to monitor student progress
• Monitor student engagement and attendance data
• Input testing accommodations into school database after each IEP meeting; verify accommodations prior to state testing
• In collaboration with school counselor, verify student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting
• Document communication with families via contact logs in Infinite Campus
• Maintains lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks
• Establish a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
• Implement all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity
• Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs
• Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year
• Maintain special education records compliance, to include timelines, reporting, and open records requests; as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Virtual Education Experience
• Special Education Teacher Experience
• Familiar with Zoom. Jigsaw, Canvas, Clever, or other online platforms
• Experience support adults and children in the use of technology
• Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in special education instruction

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree(s) in Special Education or related field AND
• 1 year of experience as a special education teacher, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
• Ability to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
• Ability to create an engaging class culture and to manage the classroom environment
• Communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
• Ability to write IEP’s and Special Education Eligibility reports
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Web proficiency.
• Ability to pass required background check
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, outings, and orientations

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Elementary Special Education Teacher:

• Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education AND the Special Education Academic Content Areas (Math Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) P-5

4-8 Special Education Teacher

• Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) required;
• Or, passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8

Middle School Special Education Teacher

• Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 or 6-12 (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) required;
• Or, passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 or 6-12

High School Special Education Teacher

• Minimum of SRT4 Certification in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) and the (6-12) English, or Math, or Science, or Social Science core academic content; OR
• Passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) and have passed the core academic content test (6-12), AND GACE Educator Ethics Program Entry

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This is a home-based position
• Ability to travel by vehicle to state testing and professional development sites
• Minor lifting/carrying of academic materials

All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Kelsha Abraham , Lead Recruiter
• 1745 Phoenix Boulevard, Suite 100
• Atlanta, Georgia 30349
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]