Teacher - ESE Autism AC (2026-2027 SY), Walnut Creek Elementary

Henry County Schools; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County Schools seeks an Exceptional Student Education Teacher to plan, implement, and monitor individualized education programs for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff, families, and related services to deliver effective, compliant special education services.

The position requires Georgia educator certification, strong confidentiality, and the ability to manage IEP-driven instruction and behavior plans in a supportive school

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials for active learning.
• Assist with eligibility/IEP processes and learning plans.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review IEPs/ILPs for students on caseload.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and Related Services Staff to provide services.
• Maintain lesson plans and adhere to policies and directives.
• Deliver instruction aligned to students’ IEPs/ILPs using data-driven methods.
• Implement data-driven behavior management including FBAs and BIPs.
• Use formative and summative assessments and report progress to guardians.
• Ensure due process safeguards are afforded to students and parents/guardians.
• Adhere to district policies and federal/state regulations.
• Serve as a resource to general education teachers for students with disabilities.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Parental communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ethics

Education

Georgia Educator Certificate or eligible

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.