Special Education Teacher - 49% FTE

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Habersham County Schools in Georgia is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher for Baldwin Elementary School. The role focuses on creating learning experiences tailored to students with special needs and integrating IEPs with classroom instruction.

The position requires Georgia certification, 190 contract days, FLSA exemption, and the ability to employ diverse instructional strategies that connect curriculum to learners. Collaboration with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Certification by the State of Georgia in Education (SRT4/SRT7) and content area specialization as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
• Hold Special Education Certification in the appropriate level and subject area.
• Successful completion of an accredited teacher training program.

Responsibilities

• Follow professional practices with students, parents and colleagues.
• Interact professionally with students and parents.
• Confer with students and parents as required by policy.
• Facilitate home-school communication through conferences and written communications.
• Maintain confidentiality for staff, students and families.
• Model correct language usage, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of content.
• Assign reasonable tasks and homework to students.
• Comply with school, system and state regulations and policies.
• Conduct classes as scheduled and enforce student conduct rules.
• Maintain lesson plans as required by policy.
• Provide information and materials for substitute teachers.
• Implement the designated curriculum.
• Maintain accurate records and reports promptly.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and activities.

Skills

People skills

Writing skills

Instructional strategies

multitasking

Education

Georgia Special Education Certification

Content area specialization

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Habersham County Schools

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
  
  
• Date Posted:
  8/14/2026
  
  
• Location:
  Baldwin Elementary School
  
  
• Date Available:
  December 2026
  
  

Title:Special Education Teacher

Reports to:Building Principal and Special Education Director

Location:School

Position: Certified

Contract Days:190

Retirement:TRS

FLSA Status:Exempt

Pay Scale:Teacher

Education: Certification by the State of Georgia in Education SRT4 � SRT7 and content area specialization as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Hold Special Education Certification in the appropriate level and subject area.

Experience: Successful completion of an accredited teacher training program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skills in working effectively with people; effective writing and speaking skills; ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; ability to deal with multiple tasks.

Primary Function: To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and his special needs in order for maximum development of his abilities.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications.
• Maintains confidentiality for school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and parents.
• Models correct use of language, oral and written.
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies.
  • Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
  • Is punctual.
  • Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
  • Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher.
  • Implements designated curriculum.
  • Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
  • Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
  • Complies with conditions as stated in contract.
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.
  • Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, and materials and facilities.
  • Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans for identified handicapped students.
• Does educational screenings for students referred for psychological testing.
• Serves as a member/consultant of the Student Support Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education Director.

Postings current as of 10/15/2026 7:59:07 AM CST.

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