Middle and High School Special Education Teacher

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Middle and High School Special Education Teacher

Middle and High School Special Education Teacher
Atlanta

Description

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) is an innovative public STEMM school opening July 2026 for students

in 6 and 9 grade and growing to 6 through 12 grade over the next four years. Through a unique partnership

with Grady Health System, AIM provides students with rigorous academic preparation grounded in science,

technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, while offering authentic exposure to healthcare careers and

real-world applications of learning. Through this partnership, AIM students engage in experiential learning

opportunities that connect classroom instruction to clinical, research, and community-based medical environments.

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This position ensures that students with disabilities receive high-quality, specially designed instruction and

appropriate supports and services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section

504, and Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) regulations. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for

the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring access to

the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment (LRE). The teacher collaborates with general

education teachers, families, and related service providers to meet each student’s academic, behavioral, and

social-emotional needs.

AIM teachers are responsible for delivering engaging, interdisciplinary instruction aligned to Georgia’s

academic standards and grounded in real-world medical and scientific contexts. They play a vital role in

cultivating a classroom culture that builds confidence, curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and self-advocacy.

This position is ideal for a creative, flexible innovator who thrives on new challenges and wants to be part of a

groundbreaking educational model.

AIM seeks an exceptional, flexible Special Education Teacher who demonstrates professionalism, integrity,

and ethical conduct while approaching students and colleagues with compassion, patience, and a steadfast

belief in the potential of every learner. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with the school

community and maintains strong organization and attention to detail, and collaborates productively within

multidisciplinary teams with a solutions-oriented mindset. They bring resilience, adaptability, and composure

under pressure, and consistently reflect on practice with a commitment to continuous professional growth and

learning.

• Develop, implement, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with the
• multidisciplinary team.
• Provide direct, specially designed instruction to address students’ IEP goals and objectives.
• Modify and adapt instructional methods, materials, and assessments to ensure meaningful access to the
• Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons aligned with the Georgia
• Standards of Excellence (GSE).
• Conduct ongoing progress monitoring and maintain documentation of student growth toward IEP goals.
• Support the use of assistive technology and adaptive materials to enhance learning.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local special education requirements and school procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of IEPs, service logs, progress reports, evaluation reports, and parent
• communication.
• Facilitate and participate in IEP, eligibility, and review meetings with families and team members.
• Ensure service delivery and instructional practices are consistent with the IEP and LRE requirements.
• Maintain…