Special Education Teacher - Interrelated

RIVERDALE MIDDLE; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverdale Middle in Georgia is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Interrelated) to support students with individualized education plans. You will participate in IEP conferences, develop learning activities, and adapt curricula to student needs, ensuring compliance with CCPS and GaDOE policies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher, plus certification in Special Education and related content areas. Immediate start with a full-time schedule and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Interrelated

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

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895446

Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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]

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