Teacher - Preschool Special Education-Copeland

Teacher – Preschool Special Education (Copeland)

Richmond County (GA) Copeland Elementary – Augusta, Georgia. This position is also posted in the Richmond County School System.

Job : 5837662

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Official

Title:

Preschool Special Education Teacher

Supervisor: Director of Special Education

Salary Range: In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules

Terms of Employment: Work Year – 10 months

Summary

Description:

Under direction of the director of special education and special education supervisor, the preschool special education teacher provides direct and indirect services/instruction to students with disabilities and their families in a home‑based or community/facility‑based setting and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. The teacher facilitates the evaluation and Individual Education Program (IEP) process.

• Assumes all duties and responsibilities specified for Georgia Teachers in the GTEP/TKES record.
• Assists with screening and evaluation of students when requested.
• Prepares initial and post‑evaluation/assessment reports and eligibility reports as requested.
• Serves as a member of the Eligibility/IEP team to assist in determining programs and/or placements for students with disabilities; prepares, reviews, and presents evaluation reports and draft goals and objectives at staffing meetings in collaboration with parents, teachers, and other support agencies.
• Assumes responsibility for planning, evaluation and supervision for the performance of the paraprofessional.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and administrative regulation. Maintains lesson plans, progress reports, home visit/community‑based reports, data sheets, time sheets, travel reports and other documents.
• Develops curriculum and selects/adapts instructional materials and equipment for maintenance of student educational programming; establishes and provides a toys and materials lending service to families.
• Identifies additional needs of students and/or families and makes referrals or seeks consultation from the responsible person.
• Delivers services and provides appropriate instruction to students as specified in IEP.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction; stays current with changes in educational policy and other information necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
• Establishes and maintains contact with outside service providers working with a student on the teacher’s caseload to provide an integrated educational program.
• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community members reflecting recognition of and respect for every individual.
• Participates in preschool/Pre‑K conferences, RTI/SST meetings, and other events within the regular education process as part of the consultation process for current students or the transition process for past students who are being monitored.
• Collaborates with special education personnel in the appropriate assignment and educational planning of students with disabilities, recognizing that early detection and remediation of individual problems will prevent later difficulties.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Meets required deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.
• Assists students with other needs as appropriate, such as toileting, feeding, etc.
• Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect self, students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Performs other duties assigned or required by supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

Knowledge of the RCSS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, RCSS special education program; thorough knowledge of…