Teacher, HS Special Education General Curriculum IRR (171)[187]

Cobb County School District (CCSD); Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

KELL HIGH SCHOOL in Marietta, Georgia, part of the Cobb County School District, seeks a Teacher, Special Education (IRR) to serve ES, MS, and HS students. You will develop and provide an appropriate SPED program aligned to IEPs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, valid Georgia teaching certificate, and ability to collaborate with parents and general education staff. The starting date is January 4, 2027 with monthly pay in the Teacher pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; GACE tests required for cert if not alternative certification
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• Experience: None

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and reviews the IEP for each student on caseload, at least annually
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program
• Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service
• Maintains accurate paperwork within designated timelines
• Delivers educational services according to program guidelines and delivery model
• Manages student behavior using data-driven strategies and FBAs/BIPs
• Serves as a resource to general education teachers of students with disabilities
• Maintains lesson plans per policies and/or directives
• Uses formative and summative assessments and reports progress to parents/guardians regularly
• Adheres to district SPED policies, procedures, and federal/state rules
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

Skills

Written and oral communication

Disability knowledge & SPED

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher, HS Special Education General Curriculum IRR (171)[187]

Cobb County School District KELL HIGH SCHOOL - 0519 - Marietta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977881

Application Deadline: Dec 02, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Teacher, Special Education (IRR)

ALL LEVELS, ES, MS, HS

JOB CODE: 171 (ES, MS, & HS IRR SPED POSITIONS)

DIVISION: Leadership

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Leadership

WORKDAYS: 187

REPORTS TO: Principal

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

FLSA: Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To work with parents/guardians to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible exceptional learners.

REVISION DATE(S): 9/24

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational 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 or Adaptive Content test
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• 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

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each student on the caseload, at least annually.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program.
• Complies, 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.
• Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs.
• Develops and implements carefully designated data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student needs.
• Serves as a resource to the general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• 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.
• Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
• Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• 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]
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• Email: [e-mail]