Special Education Teacher

Stewart; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart is seeking a Middle School Teaching/Special Education Teacher in Georgia. The role focuses on delivering research-based instruction aligned with each student’s IEP and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to meet individual goals.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in education with a Master’s preferred and prior middle school teaching experience. The position emphasizes using technology (including iPads) to support learning and maintaining strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience at the appropriate grade level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides research-based specialized instruction addressing the goals and objectives in each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines needs for reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Develops and implements annual IEP plans including present levels, needs, goals and services.
• Schedules team meetings and collaborates with child study team members on goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services per each student's IEP.
• Serves as primary contact for parents and communicates progress and concerns.
• Creates a positive learning environment with individualized instruction using appropriate sources (including iPads).
• Complies with district policies and all state/federal rules and reporting requirements.
• Establishes classroom structure and consistency to promote responsibility and respect per district policy.
• Collaborates with educational professionals and community service providers regarding student needs.
• Provides consultation to teachers regarding adaptations, modifications, and interventions.

Skills

IEP implementation

Student progress assessment

Individualized instruction

Parent communication

Team collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

iPads

Adaptive equipment

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 9/17/2026
• Date Available: 09/18/2026

PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assess student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their EIP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include; present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including I-Pads.
• Serves as primary contact for parent.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and reporting requirements.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises, or school activities.
• Implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation, and mental respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

All other duties assigned by Principal and/or other authorized administrato

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree preferred.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt