Special Education Interrelated Teacher; Math And Science – H. J. Russell West End Academy

SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERRELATED TEACHER (MATH AND SCIENCE) – H. J. RUSSELL WEST END ACADEMY

Position Type: SECONDARY TEACHER/INTERRELATED TEACHER

Date Posted: 10/28/2025

Location:

Herman J. Russell West End Academy, Atlanta Public Schools

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking an Interrelated Teacher to provide face-to-face instruction with students in the school building with the ability to ensure student success through differentiated instruction. The candidate must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students and teach Interrelated courses.

Knowledge of general characteristics of children with learning disabilities, a mild intellectual disability/emotional behavioral disorder and related services that may include special transportation, occupational and physical therapies, speech, adapted physical education and assist with technology. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the building.

• Instructs students with a learning disability, a mild intellectual disability and or an emotional behavioral disorder through lectures, discussions, visual aids and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administers various types of assessments i.e. performance assessments, formal and informal assessments, etc. to monitor student comprehension.
• Monitors students in the classroom at lunch and throughout the school to maintain order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent/teacher conferences as needed to review student’s performance‑behavior and other issues.
• Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.
• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students.
• Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in‑person and remote learners, if necessary.
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs.

Minimum of a Georgia Professional Standards Commission issued Standard Renewable, Performance-Based Renewable, or Induction teaching certificate at a level 4 (bachelor’s degree level) or higher in Special Education General Curriculum P‑12. Eligibility for a Provisional teaching certificate based on Bachelor’s degree and completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment (test code 350).

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Zero (0) years of teaching experience required.

Vision:
Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing:
Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech:
Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility:
Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength:
Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements:
Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements:
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.

Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:
Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed…