Special Education Teacher

Overview

Kennesaw, GA — Northwest Classical Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher. This full-time position starts July 2026. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students, demonstrate high moral character, mastery of the subjects they teach, and collaborate to create a safe, secure, and respectful learning environment. Special Education Teachers report to the Director of Student Services on Northwest Classical Academy’s Kennesaw campus.

• Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
• Plan, organize, and implement content-focused, differentiated lessons for students across multiple grade levels.
• Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of the Director of Student Services.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and support the Director of Student Services in matters pertaining to Special Education.
• Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately.
• Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff.
• Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility.
• Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy.
• Evaluate student performance, maintain grade books in Infinite Campus, and communicate proactively with parents.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college.
• Special Education qualifications per state guidance:
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level T-4 or above
• Valid PSC-approved subject-specific endorsements
• Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum emphasizing virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will align with the Vision of being a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serving as an incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. The school values the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;

community and partnership; excellence in teaching and learning; and the virtues of courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Priority enrollment for children in the school

Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-11 for the  school year and K-12 in  and beyond. The school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.

Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a CV or resume, and provide contact information for three character references. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”

Northwest Classical Academy | 3010 Cobb Parkway N.W., Kennesaw, GA 30152 | NW Classical.org