Special Education Teacher—Innovative, Student-Centered Leader

Westside Atlanta Charter School; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Atlanta Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher dedicated to creating an exemplary learning environment for a diverse student population. The role involves organizing space for group work, collaborating with specialists, and developing IEPs to maximize academic achievement.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed IEP/EIP records, partner with families to support behavior goals, and participate in ongoing professional development to apply research-based practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• State teaching certificate or evidence of qualifying training.

Responsibilities

• Organize physical space for whole group and small group work to ensure materials are accessible.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, and speech/hearing specialists to develop an integrated plan.
• Create and evaluate Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Observe and maintain accurate IEP and EIP records.
• Update parents on student progress and enlist parent support for behavior and home activities.
• Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication.
• Form collegial relationships to plan and assess student-centered units and ensure vertical and cross-curricular alignment.
• Participate in professional development and apply current research-based practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or higher

Georgia Teaching Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Westside Atlanta Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher dedicated to creating an exemplary learning environment for a diverse student population. The role involves organizing space for group work, collaborating with specialists, and developing IEPs to maximize academic achievement.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed IEP/EIP records, partner with families to support behavior goals, and participate in ongoing professional development to apply research-based practices.