Horizon Area_ Teacher, Special Education; Shoals ES

Flat Shoals Elementary is seeking a Special Education Teacher who utilizes best practices to increase student achievement. The primary responsibility is to implement, deliver, and promote high academic expectations to all students. The ideal candidate must work collaboratively with team members and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Teach grade-relevant, subject‑matter‑specific, and mandated curriculum.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and activities through in‑person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and provide written evidence of preparation.
• 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, principals, 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.
• Special Education Teacher additional requirements:
  • Identify educational needs and provide instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
  • Instruct students based on needs outlined in the 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 (prepare and maintain relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitate IEP meetings).
  • Follow the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work‑related activities.
  • Meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
  • Provide specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
  • Develop and implement standards‑based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
  • Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
  • Develop, write, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Implement IEP services and ensure accommodations are provided.
  • Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
  • Provide timely progress reports to parents.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers.
  • Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
  • Create a structured and supportive learning environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Earn a Bachelor’s degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field.
• Hold a 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); content certification areas and the educator’s teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved teaching certificate.
• Hold valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission‑approved subject‑specific endorsements.
• Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE):
  • Meet minimum education requirements based on CTAE specializations.
  • Pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment.
  • Possess a minimum of two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience.

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