Teacher - Special Education

Metter; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metter is seeking a Teacher - Special Education at Sumter County High School in Georgia. The role focuses on instruction for students with disabilities, aligning with GPS standards and developing IEPs for students on caseload. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree and Georgia teaching certification eligibility. The position involves collaboration with parents and staff, and adherence to due process procedures in a classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• GaPSC certification for area of specialization required.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process.
• Strong communication and instructional strategies.
• Ability to lift and reposition students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Uses special instructional methods to support progress using GPS standards.
• Develops and monitors Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for each student on caseload.
• Addresses needs of students with disabilities, including lifting and positioning.
• Administers progress evaluations and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for referred students.

Skills

Proven communication and instructional

Classroom managements

IDEA knowledge

Excellent oral and written

Organizational skills

First aid/positioning techniques for P

Education

Bachelor's Degree

GaPSC Certification eligibility/holding

Job description

Job Detail - Teacher - Special Education Posted on : 05/04/2026

Job Title: Teacher - Special Education

Job Location: Sumter County High School

Category: Certified

Job Description:

Primary Function

To provide instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increase achievement.

Essential Duties

Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs

Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards

Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (EIP) for each student on the caseload.

Address the unique needs of students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately, intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students

Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate records

Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities

Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description

Additional Responsibilities

Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's education program

Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications

Uses technology to support instruction

Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensing

Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies


• Classroom managements skills


• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements


• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing


• Excellent organizational skills


• Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students

Working Conditions

Classroom environment

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance


• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds


• May require stooping or crouching


• May have to diaper, catheterize, lift, position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting

Qualification Required: GaPSC Certification - HOLD or Eligible for