Special Education Teacher - Interrelated

JACKSON ELEMENTARY; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools' Jackson Elementary in Jonesboro, GA seeks a Special Education Teacher to support interrelated services. The role involves delivering customized learning activities and developing adapted curricula for students with diverse needs, and participating in IEP conferences and progress monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree or higher with Special Education General Curriculum certification and relevant content area tests; one year teaching experience

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience preferred.
• Certification requirements: Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (GACE 081/082 + 087/088 for P-8; High School is Special Education General Curriculum)

Responsibilities

• Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans, placement, and annual reviews.
• Develops strategies for an effective learning environment and uses diverse instructional techniques.
• Provides diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors progress.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS, and GaDOE policies.
• Communicates with parents individually or in small groups.
• Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding a student educational program.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP / Individualized Education Program

Behavior management

Classroom instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Special Education General Curriculum certification

GACE tests 081/082 & 087/088

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Interrelated

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This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

Job Details

• Job ID: 5926224
• Application Deadline: Dec 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Sep 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans, functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews.
• Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and utilizes effective teaching methods and employs a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of the students.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS, and GaDOE policies.
• Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis.
• Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding a student's educational program.
• All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience preferred.
• CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (currently GACE Tests 081/082 + 087/088 for P-8) High School is Special Education General Curriculum and content-specific tests.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• SPECIAL EDUCATION ADAPTED CURRICULUM (P-12)

The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]