Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K

Young World Physical Education; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K to provide learning activities and experiences for special education students at Fountain Elementary in Forest Park, GA.

The role involves developing curricula, preparing lessons, and working in self-contained or itinerant capacities, with responsibilities including IEP conferences and progress monitoring. A Bachelor's degree and Special Education endorsement/requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and eligibility to teach in Georgia.
• Special Education General Curriculum (P-12) endorsement or tests required.
• Experience with IEP processes and student progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEP conferences including behavior management plans and annual reviews.
• Develop and implement curricula and lessons for Pre-K special education students.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents on progress and needs.

Skills

IEP conferences

Behavior management

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K

Clayton County Public Schools FOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY - Forest Park, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide Pre-K special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans, functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews.

• Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and utilizes effective teaching methods and employs a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of the students.
• Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS, and GaDOE policies.
• Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis.

Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding a student's educational program.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Minimum of one (1) year's teaching experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (currently GACE Tests 081/082 + 087/088 for P-8) High School is Special Education General Curriculum and content-specific tests.

Field(s)/Endorsement(s):

• SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)

The 2026-2027 salary scales are not yet available. The 2025-2026 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link:2025-2026 Teacher Salary Scale

Position Type: FULL TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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