Garrett_ Interrelated SPED Teacher

Garrett Interrelated SPED Teacher (26-27) – Richmond County, Garrett Elementary, Augusta, GA

This job is also posted in Richmond County School System

• Job : 5613226
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Official

Title:

Teacher for Special Education
Supervisor: Principal
Salary Range: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules
Terms of Employment: Work Year – 10 Months

Summary

Description:

Under the direction of the school principal, special education director and supervisors, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Acts as the lead facilitator in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and all documentation required in its implementation. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student.

Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

(Asterisk for essential job duties.)

• The role of the special education teacher in the school-based program includes providing both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Prepares for IEP/RTI team meetings and provides case management for assigned students with disabilities. Serves as a member of the SST/IEP team as appropriate.
• Interprets both formal and informal classroom-based assessments for students in order to make instructional decisions. Collects data on student performance to improve outcomes and direct instruction. Administers and interprets formal assessments as appropriate and maintains student portfolios with current educational data.
• Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to advance knowledge in instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction. Updates classroom instruction and programming as needed to improve services for students with disabilities.
• Supervises and plans for the continuing professional development of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
• Assists in review of students with learning disabilities; provides input to students’ IEPs, including use of diagnostic programs (Ed Performance, Riverdeep, Compass Learning).
• Takes safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists administration in implementing policies and rules governing student life and conduct; develops reasonable classroom rules and maintains order in a fair manner.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents outside the instructional day when required.
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community that reflect respect for every individual.
• Plans and supervises assignments for instructional assistants, paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• May evaluate paraprofessional performance with department heads and/or administrators.
• Appraises own effectiveness and works to improve professional competence.
• Participates in school management and shares responsibility for the total school program.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Meets deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.
• Assists students with other needs as appropriate; such as toileting, feeding and related tasks when required.
• Provides health services necessary to enable students to benefit from educational services as applicable (health services may include catheterization, tracheotomy care, tube feeding, etc.).
• Completes all required paperwork…