Special Education Teacher - Interrelated Language Arts

KENDRICK MIDDLE; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools' Kendrick Middle in Jonesboro, Georgia, is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Interrelated Language Arts to serve students with learning needs.

The role involves adapting curricula, delivering language arts instruction, and collaborating in IEPs and with staff to support intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Starting date is immediate; salary scales are provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of one year's teaching experience preferred.

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

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Interrelated Language Arts

Clayton County Public Schools
KENDRICK MIDDLE - Jonesboro, Georgia
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Job Details

Job ID: 5914871

Application Deadline: Dec 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide special education services in a language arts classroom to 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.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• A minimum of one (1) year's teaching experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Special Education General Curriculum & English (6-12) or Language Arts (4-8)(dependingupon grade level assignment)

Field(s)/Endorsement(s)

• ENGLISH OR LANGUAGE ARTS (at appropriate grade level based upon location)
• English 6-12 for high school
• English (ELA 4-8 for middle school; not applicable for high school certification)
• SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL 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]