Special Education Teacher: Empower Student Growth

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities and improve achievement. You will develop and adapt lessons, implement methods aligned with GPS standards, and manage IEPs for a caseload.

The role calls for Georgia teaching certification, strong communication skills, and experience with IDEA/due process. You will collaborate with families and staff to ensure effective home-school communication and student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required.
• 0–1 year classroom experience required.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Implements instruction using GPS standards and special methodologies.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on caseload.
• Addresses needs of students with disabilities, including positioning and signing needs.
• Administers evaluations of student progress and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for referred and eligible students.
• Collaborates with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication via conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Uses technology to support instruction and serves as a resource to general education staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

Written and oral communication

IDEA knowledge

Due process knowledge

Collaboration with parents

Physical lifting assistance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Georgia Teacher Certification

Job description

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities and improve achievement. You will develop and adapt lessons, implement methods aligned with GPS standards, and manage IEPs for a caseload.

The role calls for Georgia teaching certification, strong communication skills, and experience with IDEA/due process. You will collaborate with families and staff to ensure effective home-school communication and student progress.