Special Education Interrelated Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERRELATED TEACHER

• Position Type:
  Elementary Teacher / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 12/2/2025
• Location:
  
  Peyton Forest Elementary School

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 be 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 (special transportation, occupational and physical therapies, speech, adapted physical education, assistive technology) is required. This position reports to the School Principal and will be physically present in the school building.

• CERTIFICATION:
  • Minimum of SRT4–Certification in Special Education General Curriculum P-12 or related field
  • OR
  • Passed the GACE Special Education General Curriculum and completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment
• EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.
• Available for face‑to‑face instruction within the school building with students present

• Communication
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Student management.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in‑person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• 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.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.
• Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio‑visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• When in an in‑person classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with other teachers and administrators to develop, evaluate, and revise academic programs following approved curricula.
• Coordinates in‑person conferences with parents and guardians to review student’s performance, behavior and other issues.
• Attends in‑person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Assists with training volunteers…