Special Education Teacher — Elevate IEPs & Student Growth

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (MOID Self-Contained) in the Tri-Cities High area to provide instruction for students with disabilities and support learning outcomes. The role focuses on implementing GPS standards, developing and monitoring IEPs, and coordinating with families and general education staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Georgia Teacher Certification, with 0–1 year of classroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required.
• 0–1 year classroom experience required.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and move students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on the caseload.
• Addresses the unique needs of students in caseload, including lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, or deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an ongoing basis and maintains appropriate records.
• Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication by conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Uses technology to support instruction.
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Communication

Instructional strategies

IDEA knowledge

Oral & written communication

Organization

Positioning/moving students

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Georgia Teaching Certification

Job description

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher (MOID Self-Contained) in the Tri-Cities High area to provide instruction for students with disabilities and support learning outcomes. The role focuses on implementing GPS standards, developing and monitoring IEPs, and coordinating with families and general education staff.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and valid Georgia Teacher Certification, with 0–1 year of classroom experience preferred.