Teacher Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - Math - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 59,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their team at Meadowcreek High. This role involves creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of students, particularly those with special educational requirements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the district's AKS curriculum and demonstrate exemplary teaching and assessment skills. With a commitment to fostering student growth and development, this position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and the community. If you are passionate about education and eager to inspire young minds, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences based on the district's AKS curriculum.
• Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities for effective teaching.
• Organize the learning environment to maximize student engagement.

Skills

Knowledge of GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum

Instructional practices

Technology integration in instruction

Oral and written communication skills

Teaching and diagnostic assessment skills

Knowledge of IDEIA and due process

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education

Job description

Teacher Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - Math - Special Education
JobID: 96300

• Position Type: Teachers/ Tchr Sp Ed - Res Interrelated
• Date Posted: 2/5/2025
• Location: Meadowcreek High
• Date Available: 07/24/2025

Job Code: Tchr Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - 060070
Standard Hours: 40
Department: Special Education - 101200
Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $59,146.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $112,000.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 190
Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications: Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; understanding of the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school-based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills; exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills; mastery of subject area; and knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum as well as providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.
2. Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.
3. Develop and prioritize long and short-term instructional objectives based on the district's AKS curriculum.
4. Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
5. Oversee assessment activities.
6. Provide initial focus for the lesson.
7. Organize content for presentation of the lesson.
8. Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies.
9. Provide formative assessment that measures student progress toward AKS objective(s).
10. Provide summative assessment, which measures student achievement of objectives(s).
11. Organize the learning environment to maximize student time on task.
12. Maintain behavior conducive to learning.
13. Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate.
14. Oversee the due process.
15. Participate in professional growth activities.
16. Execute professional responsibilities.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.