Teacher, Elementary Special Education General Curriculum IRR(171)[187] Part-Time

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Cobb County School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher (General Curriculum) for SEDALIA PARK ELEMENTARY, Marietta, GA. The role supports students with disabilities through collaboration with general education teachers and families to help each student reach their potential.

The position emphasizes IEP/ILP development, data-driven instruction, behavioral supports, and adherence to district and state requirements. Certification in Georgia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; GACE Basic Skills Test and GACE Special Education General Curriculum Content Test must be passed or exempted.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for students with disabilities in collaboration with general education teachers and parents.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review IEPs/ILPs for students on caseload.
• Maintain lesson plans and timely documentation; ensure compliance with district policies and laws.
• Deliver data-driven instruction and behavior supports; utilize FBAs/BIPs as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians and collaborate with related services staff.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Knowledge of disabilities

Special education practices

Instructional strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

GACE Basic Skills/General Curriculum Test

Job description

Teacher, Elementary Special Education General Curriculum IRR(171)[187] Part-Time

Cobb County School District SEDALIA PARK ELEM SCHOOL - 0125 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Oct 12, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Special Education, All Levels

JOB CODE: 141, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 167, 171

DIVISION: Academic - Support and Specialized Services

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

WORKDAYS: 187

PAY GRADE: CIT (4, 5, 6, or 7)

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provides instruction for eligible students with disabilities through collaboration with general education teachers and parents/guardians that enables them to learn and achieve to the maximum of their abilities in an appropriate special education program.

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Requirements

1. Education Level: Bachelor’s degree required; If you are seeking alternative certification, you must have passed or exempted the GACE Basic Skills Test and the GACE Special Education General Curriculum Content Test
2. Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
3. Experience: None
4. 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 students over 40 pounds
5. 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

Essential Duties

1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
2. Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
4. Develops, implements, monitors, and regularly reviews the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on their caseload.
5. Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
6. Compiles, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
7. Collaborates with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement according to the guidelines of the program through established service delivery models.
8. Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
9. Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.
10. Develops and implements carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need.
11. 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.
12. Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
13. Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
14. Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
15. Serves as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
16. Seeks to improve knowledge and skills through professional learning and training activities associated with job related tasks and student needs.
17. Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities; i.e. lifting, positioning, feeding, toileting as appropriate.
18. Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
19. Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
20. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories

• Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 514 Glover Street
• Marietta, Georgia 30060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]