Teacher - Elementary School Special Education Lead; Anticipated

Teacher
- Elementary School Special Education Lead (Anticipated Vacancy )

Paulding County Schools SYSTEM-WIDE
- Dallas, Georgia

This job is also posted in PCSD Career Opportunities.

Job : 5501553

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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- Elementary School Special Education Lead position

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: ESEP Lead Teacher
- Elementary

Salary

Schedule:

State Plus Local Supplement

Department: Exceptional Students Education Program/School

Job Code: 117114

Reports To: Principal and Coordinator of ESEP

Work Schedule: 190 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: LTSS/STSS

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Knowledge of all Special Education processes including due process, IEP's, and scheduling. Knowledge of Special Education law and compliance. Demonstrated communication skills.

Physical Demands:

• Office and Classroom Environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission:

• Special Education General Curriculum; or
• Special Education Adaptive Curriculum; or
• Other Special Education field
• Certification in one or more academic content areas (P-5), (4-8), (6-12), or (P-12) is preferred

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities
• Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts
• Coordinate assessments
• Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
• Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information
• Mentor teachers as assigned
• Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities
• Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations
• Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary
• Serves as case manager for students on consult
• Assists with end of the year procedures
• Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school
• Provides direct support to special education teachers
• Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication
• Provides training to school staff
• Review and finalize IEPs
• Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.

• Human Resources
• 3236 Atlanta Highway
• Dallas, Georgia 30132
• Phone:
• Email: human resources.ga.us

Full-Time

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