Special Education Teacher; Behavior Support

Special Education Teacher (Behavior Support)

Richmond County (GA) T.W. Josey High - Augusta, Georgia – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5678691

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $45,878 to $94,320 SY (in accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules)

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 conductive 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.

• Provide direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Prepare for IEP/RTI team meetings and provide case management for assigned students with disabilities.
• Interpret both formal and informal classroom based assessments for students in order to make instructional decisions. Collects data on student performance in order to improve student outcomes and direct instruction. Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate and maintain student portfolios with current educational data.
• Select and adapt materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Participate in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction. Update instructional policy and programming for students with disabilities as needed.
• Supervise and plan for the continuing professional development of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Provide an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
• Assist in the review of students with learning disabilities on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of central office staff as required. Provide input to students IEPs including the use of diagnostic programs (Ed Performance, Riverdeep, Compass Learning).
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and administrative regulation.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms.
• Establish relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, paraprofessionals and volunteers.
• May evaluate paraprofessional’s job performance with department heads and/or administrators.
• Appraise own effectiveness and demonstrate successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Participate in school management and share responsibility for the total school program.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Meet required deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.
• Assist students with other needs as appropriate; such as…