Special Education Teacher (Adaptive Curriculum)

Fort Madison Community School District; Cuthbert (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph County School System is seeking a compassionate Special Education Teacher (Adaptive Curriculum) at Randolph County Elementary School to support students with significant cognitive disabilities. The Adaptive Curriculum Teacher delivers individualized instruction aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended (GSE-E) and develops IEPs to promote independence and communication skills.

This role emphasizes collaboration with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field is required.
• GaPSC certification in Special Education — Adaptive Curriculum (P-12) or eligibility for certification.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Experience implementing IEPs, functional behavior supports, and assistive technology preferred.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be considered by the Superintendent and Board.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and administrators.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support independence, communication, social development, and daily living skills.
• Deliver instruction designed to address academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and life-skills development.
• Ensure services are provided in the least restrictive environment and prepare students for post-school independence, employment, and community participation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

October 26, 2026

POSITION: Special Education Teacher (Adaptive)

LOCATION: Randolph County Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY

The Randolph County School System seeks compassionate and skilled Special Education Teachers certified in Adaptive Curriculum to support students with significant cognitive disabilities. The Adaptive Curriculum Teacher provides specialized instruction designed to address students' academic, functional, communication, behavioral, and life-skills development.

This position focuses on delivering individualized instruction aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence Extended (GSE-E) and functional learning objectives. The teacher develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that support students in gaining independence, communication skills, social development, and essential daily living skills.

The Adaptive Curriculum Teacher collaborates with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and administrators to ensure students receive appropriate services in the least restrictive environment and are prepared for post-school independence, employment, and community participation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field, required;
2. Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification in Special Education � Adaptive Curriculum (P�12) or eligibility for certification;
3. Knowledge of instructional strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities;
4. Experience working with students with developmental, cognitive, behavioral, or multiple disabilities preferred;
5. Experience implementing IEPs, functional behavior supports, and assistive technology preferred;
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board may find appropriate.