Teacher - High School Special Education Lead (Anticipated Vacancy 2026-2027)

TrulyHired; Dallas (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulding County School District is seeking a High School Special Education Lead Teacher to ensure compliance with IEPs, due process, and scheduling. The role collaborates with educators, support staff and administrators to advance student success in a school setting.

The position requires expertise in Special Education processes, strong communication, and the ability to mentor staff. Work is performed in a 190-day/8-hour school schedule under the supervision of the Principal and ESEP Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Special Education processes including due process, IEPs, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of Special Education law and compliance.
• Demonstrated communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities.
• Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts.
• Coordinate assessments.
• Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information.
• Mentor teachers as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities.
• Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations.
• Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary.
• Serves as case manager for students on consult.
• Assists with end of the year procedures.
• Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school.
• Provides direct support to special education teachers.
• Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication.
• Provides training to school staff.
• Review and finalize IEPs.
• Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Special Education General Curriculum

Special Education Adaptive Curriculum

Other Special Education field

Job description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in our Teacher - Teacher - High School Special Education Lead position

Job Summary

The Teacher - High School Special Education Lead is a vital and supportive member of the PCSD team, working collaboratively with educators, support staff, and administration to achieve the shared goal of ensuring all students receive the education they need to succeed both today and tomorrow. This role is performed within a school environment, overseen by the school Prinicpal and Special Education Coordinator, where teamwork and dedication to student success are paramount.

All staff are expected to fully adhere to the ethical standards set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, continuously demonstrating a strong understanding of the tasks and responsibilities their roles require. Moreover, they must embody the core belief that every action we take is driven by a commitment to the best interests of our students.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: ESEP Lead Teacher - High

Salary Schedule: State Plus Local Supplement

Department: Exceptional Students Education Program/School

Job Code: 117114

Reports To: Principal and Coordinator of ESEP

Work Schedule: 190 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: LTSS/STSS

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Knowledge of all Special Education processes including due process, IEP's, and scheduling. Knowledge of Special Education law and compliance. Demonstrated communication skills.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Office and Classroom Environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications

• Special Education General Curriculum; or
• Special Education Adaptive Curriculum; or
• Other Special Education field
• Certification in one or more academic content areas (P-5), (4-8), (6-12), or (P-12) is preferred

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

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities
• Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts
• Coordinate assessments
• Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
• Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information
• Mentor teachers as assigned
• Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities
• Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations
• Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary
• Serves as case manager for students on consult
• Assists with end of the year procedures
• Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school
• Provides direct support to special education teachers
• Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication
• Provides training to school staff
• Review and finalize IEPs
• Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

Policy

• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
• The Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.