Special Education Lead Teacher​/Transition Coordinator

Special Education Lead Teacher/ Transition Coordinator

• Position Type: SPED Support
• Date Posted: 2/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Worth County High School
• Date Available:
  
  07/2026

Worth County Schools

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid Georgia teaching certificate meeting PSC requirements in Special Education
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities; ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance; ability to perform a 2 person lift for student over 40 pounds
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; knowledge of areas of disability and special education practices and procedures; specialized instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner; student behavior management; organizational and time management skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, experience working with students in grades 8-12, commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in education.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Implement systems of training, coaching, and support for students with disabilities to ensure they receive research-based, specially-designed instruction tailored to their unique needs.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, school leaders, instructional personnel, and district personnel to advocate for and support students with disabilities.
• Assist students with disabilities in accessing the state-approved general curriculum
• Conduct Manifestation Determination Reviews for students with disabilities
• Provide training, guidance, and support to school personnel to facilitate the implementation of research-based instruction and compliance with IDEA and other relevant laws.
• Collaborate with school and district personnel to support discipline for students with disabilities
• Review all IEPs and support teachers in development and compliance.
• Ensure efficient daily operations to support the education of students with disabilities.
• Work with the Teachers and students to develop quality Transition Plans and support employment opportunities for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate, plan, implement, and evaluate professional development initiatives for assigned personnel.
• Exercise fiscal responsibility in decision-making and assist with the development and review of proposals for outside funding.
• Maintain positive working relationships with administrative management and school staff to support program integration.
• Respond promptly to inquiries or complaints from stakeholders.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher and special education teacher job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:50:22 PM CST.

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