Office_Teacher, PSE Community; Exceptional Education

Central Office Teacher, PSE Community (Exceptional Education) 2025‑2026

Plan and deliver educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and create a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Perform work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.

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• Teach grade‑relevant, subject‑specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill the district’s curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation, as required.
• Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Create in‑person and virtual classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for students’ physical, social, and emotional development.
• Use internet and web‑based technology to provide instruction and collaborate with students.
• Assess, document, and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grades, classroom performance, assessments, and attendance.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
• Participate in student development and achievement conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principals, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor.
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
• Direct the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
• Maintain prompt and regular work attendance.
• Special Education Teacher additional requirements:
• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instruct students based on IEPs; assess, monitor, and report student progress and communicate with families as directed by state and federal guidance.
• Serve as the case manager for students with disabilities (prepare and maintain relevant paperwork, schedules, and facilitate IEP meetings).
• Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission‑approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field.
• Special
  
  Education:
  • Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., Special Education, Adaptive Curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum) and the educator’s teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved teaching certificate.
• ESOL & Gifted:
  • Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved subject‑specific endorsements required.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):
  • Minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
  • Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
  • Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.
  • Industry licensure required.

The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.