Area Middle School_ Lead Teacher Special Education; Miller Grove MS

Lead Teacher, Special Education at Miller Grove Middle School.

Miller Grove Middle School is seeking a Lead Teacher Special Education. The ideal candidate should be able to work in both a collaborative and resource/pullout position. They must be highly qualified in all content areas, familiar with preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students, work cooperatively with general education teachers, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Supports classroom teachers by providing strategies to increase student access to the general curriculum, promote positive student behavior, and improve student achievement.
• Assesses student performance, conducts eligibility meetings, and chairs Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and discipline IEP reviews to ensure due process compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Completes and maintains federal, state, and local documentation for maximum class size, Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), December 1 counts, and other required reports.
• Plans and conducts local and school-wide professional learning and in-service activities on current trends and issues related to special education.
• Plans collaboratively with school instructional personnel to ensure quality curriculum delivery for students with disabilities.
• Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals regarding student performance and educational programming for students with special needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree from a Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in special education or educational leadership required.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a special education classroom teacher required.

• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in a field of special education at levels SRL-5 or SRS-5 or above required.
• Valid Professional Standards Commission approved Director of Special Education Endorsement – or – valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in Educational Leadership at level SRL-5, SRNL-5, PL-6 or above required.
• If a level SRL-5, NL-5, PL-6 or above certificate is not held, the individual must be eligible for the NPL certificate in educational leadership.

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.