SY Avery Special Education Facilitator

SY 26-27 Avery Special Education Facilitator

Cherokee County School District (GA) Avery Elementary School - Canton, Georgia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5789630

Final date to receive applications: Aug 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jun 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description Code: 4H.015

Division/Department: School Leadership and Operations

Pay Grade: Certified Specialist Salary Schedule

Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 188

Days

Reports To: School Principal

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Valid Georgia Educator Certification as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Special Education field/area preferred.

Five years of teaching in a special education area. Working knowledge of special education due process requirements; strong organizational skills; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ensure efficient due process procedures.

• Chair and facilitate all Individualized Education Program (IEP) and special education meetings for students in assigned schools.
• Manage educational programs for students with disabilities, including ensuring services are provided in accordance with the IEP.
• Ensure compliance in accordance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Georgia State regulations in regard to the education of students with disabilities at assigned schools.
• Provide training in due process procedures, special education records management software, data collection, and effective programming for students with disabilities for teachers and administrators.
• Coordinate with the Transportation Department to ensure special education transportation for students with disabilities who are in need of this related service.
• Work with other special education facilitators and school staff to provide an orderly transition between schools for students with disabilities.
• Assist testing coordinators and special education department chairs to provide appropriate testing environments for students with disabilities and to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided.
• Assist administrators in the scheduling of students with disabilities so that schedules meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and personnel are allotted appropriately.
• Ensure that data is collected in relation to the goals and objectives included in the IEP and reviewed at least annually.
• Ensure IEP progress reports on goals and objectives are provided to parents/guardians at least annually and are based on current data.
• Complete educational screenings for students referred for special education assessment.
• Coordinate the continuation of special services for transferring students with disabilities.
• Establish positive working relationship with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to the assignment.
• Maintain professional knowledge regarding current best practices in general and special education pertinent to the assigned school.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Full-Time

• Lisa Turner, Principal
• Avery Elementary School
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