Area Middle School _ Teacher, Interrelated - Special Education; Miller Grove Middle School

Position Overview

Miller Grove Middle School is seeking an Interrelated Teacher for the  school year. The teacher will implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students, working collaboratively with the team and communicating effectively with students, families, and staff.

Salary:
Grade E

• Teach grade‑relevant, subject‑specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities for in‑person and virtual learning, providing written evidence of preparation as required.
• Communicate by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
• Create an in‑person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Use internet and web‑based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students; assess, document, and prepare reports such as achievement progress, grade and 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‑related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators as required by the supervisor.
• Perform general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings as 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.

• Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
• Instruct students based on needs outlined in Individualized Education Programs (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, preparing and maintaining relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitating IEP meetings.
• Follow Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.

• Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field.

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.

Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject‑specific endorsements are required for ESOL and Gifted. Minimum education requirements are based on CTAE specializations, and at least two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience with industry licensure are required for CTAE positions.

DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer. The District is an affirmatively action employer and a certified non‑discriminating employer. All hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.