Teacher - ESE AUT AC (2026-2027 SY), Birch Creek Elementary

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Student Education Teacher to plan, implement, and manage IEPs/ILPs for students with disabilities at the school level. The role requires collaboration with parents, teachers, and related services staff to maximize student achievement.

The position emphasizes data-driven instruction, adherence to ESE policies, and ongoing communication with families. The successful candidate will support seamless service delivery for students with disabilities in

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and ILP of each student on the caseload.
• Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
• Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement.
• Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• Deliver specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and ILPs.
• Develop and implement data driven behavior management strategies including FBAs and BIPs.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments and report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
• Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Communication with parents

Collaboration with staff

Confidentiality

Ethics and integrity

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate or eligibility

Professional qualifications per district

Job description

Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Division: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level

Reports To: Principal or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Teacher

Work Days: 190

Essential Duties:

1. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
3. Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload.
4. Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
5. Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
6. Collaborate 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.
7. Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.
9. Develop and implement carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need.
10. Utilize formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives, and report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
11. Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
12. Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
13. Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
14. Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
15. Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.
2. Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.
3. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
4. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
5. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
6. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
7. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
8. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
9. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
10. As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate.
11. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
12. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.