SPED Teacher (Adapted Curriculum)

Metter; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Metter is seeking a SPED Teacher with an Adapted Curriculum focus to support multiple locations in Georgia. The role emphasizes developing and implementing IEPs, collaborating with families, and delivering instruction aligned with individualized education plans.

The position requires Georgia SPED General Curriculum certification, knowledge of disability areas, and strong communication skills. Physical requirements include assisting with mobility needs as necessary, with a 190-day school-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate meeting PSC requirements (SPED General Curriculum); preferred Adapted Curriculum certification.
• Physical ability to lift a student up to 40 pounds and assist with two-person lifts.
• Strong written and oral communication; knowledge of disability areas and special education practices.

Responsibilities

• Demosntrates prompt attendance and completes follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly reviews IEPs for each student on caseload.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the child’s educational program.
• Maintains and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• Delivers instruction according to IEPs and the established delivery model.
• Maintains lesson plans and uses data-driven behavior management strategies (FBAs/BIPs).
• Uses formative and summative assessments and reports progress to parents/guardians.
• Ensures due process protections for students and parents/guardians.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Disability education practices

Student behavior management

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Georgia SPED General Curriculum certificate

Job description

Job Detail - SPED Teacher (Adapted Curriculum) (Posted on : 02/09/2026)

Job Title: SPED Teacher (Adapted Curriculum)

Job Location: Multiple Locations

Category: Certified

Job Description

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia teaching certificate meeting PSC requirements (SPED General Curriculum); the preferred candidate will have certification in Special Education Adapted Curriculum.
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a 2 person lift for student over 40 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; knowledge of areas of disability and special education practices and procedures; specialized instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner; student behavior management

Reports To

Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly reviews the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each student on their caseload.
• Works with parent/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
• Compiles, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• Provides educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service.
• Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs.
• Develops and implements carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need.
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments and collects data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives and reports progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
• Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
• Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Serves as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Seeks to improve knowledge and skills through professional learning and training activities associated with job related tasks and student needs.
• Performs special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled – using lumbar belts as required.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Terms of Employment

190-day position. Salary based on Board approved certified teacher pay schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Principal or designee.