EC Special Education Teacher; Adaptive Curriculum

EC Special Education Teacher (Adaptive Curriculum)

Rome City Schools, East Central Elementary School – Rome, Georgia

Job : 5730684
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Apr 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Special Education Teacher (Adaptive Curriculum) provides direct special education services to students eligible under IDEA and GaDOE. The teacher supports students, teachers, parents, and community services, and follows all federal, state, and district due process policies while cooperating with school administrators and related service providers in compliant practices.

• Three years of successful teaching experience as a general education or special education teacher.
• Valid GAPSC license with special education certification or endorsements:
  • Clearance Certificate
  • Required Certification:
    Special Ed Adaptive Curriculum (P-12)
  • Preferred
    
    Certifications:
    
    Middle Grades or 6-12 Content Area
• Positive interpersonal skills necessary to work with diverse publics and colleagues.
• Ability to meet stakeholder needs tactfully and courteously.
• Good listening, understanding, and ability to follow directions.
• Punctuality and exceptional attendance.
• Use of good judgment while recognizing scope of authority.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to lead teams in decision‑making.
• Exceptional understanding of IDEA policies, procedures, and services.
• Ability to interpret written materials.
• Clear professional communication (face‑to‑face, phone, email, writing, etc.).
• Professional writing and proofreading skills.
• Proficient filing, record‑keeping, and computer skills.

• Provide specially designed instruction based on high‑leverage and evidence‑based practices to students instructed and assessed on the general curriculum.
• Direct the activities of the ESS Paraprofessional to support IEP goal mastery and each student’s access to grade‑level standards to support progress.
• Maintain student confidentiality and monitor confidential files for students with disabilities.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with families, colleagues, IEP team members, and department staff.
• Encourage social skills and participation with disabled and non‑disabled peers.
• Attend in‑person staff meetings, teacher training workshops, and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Comply with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, breaches of ethics, or any criminal activity of which the employee becomes aware.
• Have prompt, regular attendance in‑person and be available to work on‑site during regular business hours and as needed.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other required documents pertaining to special education eligibility, provision of services, and progress monitoring.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy especially those related to IDEA including timelines, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with federal and state regulations regarding Special Education.
• Facilitate IEP meetings with multi‑disciplinary providers to inform educational planning, services, supports, and accommodations for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Full‑Time

8 hours

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.