SYSpecial Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Serving 6th-12th Grade

Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (GFACS) is collecting applications for a Special Education Teacher serving 6th-12th Grade who possess an unwavering commitment to the Fugees Family, Inc. mission and the willingness to go above & beyond to meet the needs of students, families, and staff.

Reporting to the School Leader, this is a 10-month, exempt position. Our program begins with middle-school-level; however, our instructional scope begins with Kindergarten-level material. Most Fugees Academy students begin middle school performing well below grade level.

• The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing direct and indirect services to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs. This includes delivering specially designed instruction, supporting students in both inclusion and small-group settings, monitoring progress toward IEP goals, and maintaining accurate documentation.
• The teacher will collaborate closely with general education teachers to support accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and instructional planning. The teacher will also participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, reevaluations, manifestation determination reviews, and other special education-related meetings as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining compliance with IEP timelines, collecting and analyzing student data, communicating regularly with families, supporting testing accommodations, and ensuring that all services are documented accurately and consistently.

• Excellent command of the English language with a passion for supporting expressive language in non-native speakers
• A strong sense of loving accountability and individual and collective responsibility
• Believe that all students are capable of academic achievement
• Commit to building deep, authentic relationships with students and families
• Duties and expectations are carried out in a positive, productive, accurate, and punctual/on-time manner
• Be receptive to coaching, mentoring, feedback, and performance evaluations for purposes of professional growth and development

• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field.
• A valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education is preferred.
• Candidates should have knowledge of IEP development, special education compliance, progress monitoring, accommodations, modifications, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, professionalism, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, families, service providers, and school leadership.

• Experience working in a charter school, Title I school, or urban school setting is preferred.
• Experience with Go-IEP, Infinite Campus, progress monitoring tools, MTSS, and Georgia special education procedures is also a plus.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School (Fugees Academy), is on a mission to advance educational justice for refugee students and English Language Learners. Our school model addresses a pressing need not currently met by traditional public education systems – the education of newcomer (refugee and immigrant) students in an environment where their unique identities and needs are welcomed and understood.

Built around the values, structures, and shared experience of soccer, the Fugees approach is defined by a unifying commitment to working together as a team. On and off the field, Fugees teammates support each other to address challenges, take collective and individual responsibility and realize success together. These Design Principles are reflected in every aspect of our school model.

Fugees is an intentionally small and nurturing environment in order to build deep community and relationships. All students are known on a personal level by teachers, staff, leadership, and other students.

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