Elementary_Hornsby ES

Richmond County (GA) W.S. Hornsby Elementary - Augusta, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5700381

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description:
Teacher – Special Education

POSITION TYPE: Certified

DAYS WORKED: 190 days / 10 months

DEPARTMENT /

LOCATION:

School-based

GRADE (SALARY RANGE): In accordance with the RCBOE Salary Schedules

JOB TITLE: Teacher – Special Education

CONTRACTED STATUS: Contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Students/Paraprofessionals

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in the area of special education or a related field required.

Certification or Licensure: Meets Georgia state certification requirements in the appropriate field of education.

Skills: Knowledge of the instructional curriculum for the grade/content range of the position and special education programs; knowledge of the IEP, learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, research-based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments, IDEA 2004, NCLB 2001, and state and federal special education policies; knowledge of learning theory, developmental reading, child development, behavior management; ability to work with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents;

adapt instruction and materials; collect instructional data; excellent communication and human relations skills; maintain confidentiality; model professional standards; proficient in Microsoft Office and integrated applications.

Work Experience: Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years of teaching experience in the specific area of exceptionality (learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, or emotional disabilities) preferable at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary).

This position is responsible for providing direct and indirect services and instruction to students with disabilities by working in collaboration with the general education teacher and facilitating the evaluation of the IEP process.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
• Collect data on student performance in order to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of individuals to ensure success for every student.
• Provide input, when necessary, to students IEPs including use of diagnostic programs (Ed Performance, Riverdeep, and Compass Learning).
• Assist with the screening and evaluation of students with learning disabilities on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central office staff as required.
• Prepare for IEP/RTI team meetings and provide case management for assigned students with disabilities.
• Select and adapt materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Serve as a member of the SST/IEP team as appropriate.
• Complete all required paperwork according to compliance and within the given timeframe.
• Meet required deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist students with other needs as appropriate such as toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing, and other self‑help skill areas as needed.
• Provide health services necessary to enable students to benefit from educational services which may include intermittent catheterization, tracheotomy care, tube feeding, changing of dressings or colostomy collection bags, and any other service deemed appropriate.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Be available to…