Area 4 Elementary School_Teacher, Special Education (Rock Chapel ES) 2026-2027
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Remove boilerplate, navigation, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Let's parse the posting: - Opening: "Rock Chapel Elementary School 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 must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills." That's a description (About the role). Could be "About the role" heading. - Then "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements." This is metadata; we can fold into a short
maybe. Not a heading. - Then "Title: Teacher, General Education Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship." This seems like a description of the role (maybe part of responsibilities). Actually it's a generic teacher description; but we can treat as part of responsibilities. - Then "Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively." Also responsibilities. - Then list of Essential Functions (bulleted). Those are responsibilities/duties. - Then "Special Education Teacher additional requirements:" with a list of duties specific to special ed. Those are also responsibilities/requirements. - Then "Qualifications" section with bullet list. - Then at end: "02/16/2026" maybe date posted. We need to avoid boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, etc. Already removed. We need to decide sections: About the role (intro paragraph). Responsibilities (essential functions + special ed additional requirements). Qualifications (education, certification, etc.). Possibly Skills? Not explicitly listed; but we have "excellent written and verbal communication skills" could be skill. Could include Skills section. Pay: Not provided (just Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here). That's not a specific salary amount; it's a reference. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It states "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here". That is not a specific salary figure; but it's still mention of salary grade. However it's vague; but it's still stating salary grade. The instruction says: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here. That is a statement about salary grade. Should we include a Pay section? It says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state salary grade/schedule, albeit not a number. I'd argue we can include a Pay section with that info. However we must avoid placeholder like "commensurate with experience". This is not placeholder; it's a grade. So we could include a Pay section with that sentence. Schedule: Not mentioned besides maybe "regular working hours". Not a schedule. So no Schedule section. Benefits: Not mentioned. So no Benefits. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills (maybe), Pay. We need to use
for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading "Special Education Teacher". Good.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; none.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We need to include all substantive info from the posting, except boilerplate.
Let's extract substantive info:
Intro paragraph:
"Rock Chapel Elementary School 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 must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills."
That's about the role.
Then there is a line: "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements." This is metadata; we can put in a
maybe under Pay section or as a general note. Since we decided to include Pay section, we can put that sentence there.
Then there is a "Title: Teacher, General Education Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship." This seems like a description of the teacher role (maybe part of responsibilities). We'll include in Responsibilities.
Then "Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively." Responsibilities.
Then Essential Functions list (bulleted). We'll treat as responsibilities.
Then "Special Education Teacher additional requirements:" list (these are duties/responsibilities specific to special ed). We'll include under Responsibilities as well.
Then Qualifications list.
Potential Skills: "excellent written and verbal communication skills" already mentioned; also maybe "collaborates with team members". Could be skills. But we can also put under About the role or Responsibilities. Since we have a Skills section optional, we could include that skill.
But we must not create thin sections; prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Skills into About the role or Responsibilities. Since we already have About the role intro, we could add the communication skill there. So we may not need a separate Skills section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay.
Now we need to format.
About the role:
About the role
then with the intro paragraph (maybe also include the communication skill). We'll embed the intro paragraph exactly.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then we need to include all duty statements: Title description, independent work, essential functions list, special ed additional requirements list. We'll combine into prose and lists.
We must use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for the essential functions and special ed additional requirements, we should use
- . For other duty statements that are not in a list, we can use
.
Thus:
Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship.
Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.
Then ? No, we only use for section headings; inside we can have
and
.
Thus after that, we can have for Essential Functions.
List items:
- Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
- Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
- Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
- Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
- Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
- Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor.
- Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
- Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
- Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.
Then Special Education Teacher additional requirements list:
- Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
- Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance
- Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
- Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
- Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
- Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
- Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
- Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
- Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
- Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
- Provides timely progress reports to parents.
- Collaborates with general education teachers.
- Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
We need to preserve punctuation exactly as in source? Probably okay.
Now Qualifications: Qualifications
then - for each bullet.
List:
- Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
- Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
- 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); content certification areas 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.
Note: The CTAE bullet seems out of place for a Special Education Teacher; but it's in the posting. We must preserve.
Now Pay:
Pay
then with the salary grade line and maybe the note about subject to change.
We have: "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements."
We should keep that as a single paragraph.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The line "Title: Teacher, General Education Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship." We used that as a responsibility paragraph.
Also "Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively." used.
Also the essential functions list we used.
Also the special ed additional requirements list we used.
Also the qualifications list we used.
Also the date "02/16/202
for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading "Special Education Teacher". Good. We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings; none. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. We need to include all substantive info from the posting, except boilerplate. Let's extract substantive info: Intro paragraph: "Rock Chapel Elementary School 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 must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills." That's about the role. Then there is a line: "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements." This is metadata; we can put in a
maybe under Pay section or as a general note. Since we decided to include Pay section, we can put that sentence there. Then there is a "Title: Teacher, General Education Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship." This seems like a description of the teacher role (maybe part of responsibilities). We'll include in Responsibilities. Then "Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively." Responsibilities. Then Essential Functions list (bulleted). We'll treat as responsibilities. Then "Special Education Teacher additional requirements:" list (these are duties/responsibilities specific to special ed). We'll include under Responsibilities as well. Then Qualifications list. Potential Skills: "excellent written and verbal communication skills" already mentioned; also maybe "collaborates with team members". Could be skills. But we can also put under About the role or Responsibilities. Since we have a Skills section optional, we could include that skill. But we must not create thin sections; prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Skills into About the role or Responsibilities. Since we already have About the role intro, we could add the communication skill there. So we may not need a separate Skills section. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Pay. Now we need to format. About the role:
About the role
thenwith the intro paragraph (maybe also include the communication skill). We'll embed the intro paragraph exactly. Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
then we need to include all duty statements: Title description, independent work, essential functions list, special ed additional requirements list. We'll combine into prose and lists. We must use- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for the essential functions and special ed additional requirements, we should use
- . For other duty statements that are not in a list, we can use
. Thus:
Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship.
Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively.
Then? No, we only use
for section headings; inside we can have
and
- .
Thus after that, we can have
- for each bullet.
List:
- Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
- Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
- 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); content certification areas 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.
Note: The CTAE bullet seems out of place for a Special Education Teacher; but it's in the posting. We must preserve.
Now Pay:
Pay
thenwith the salary grade line and maybe the note about subject to change. We have: "Salary Grade/Schedule: E Salary Schedules: Click Here The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements." We should keep that as a single paragraph. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed. Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The line "Title: Teacher, General Education Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards, and creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship." We used that as a responsibility paragraph. Also "Performs work independently under moderate supervision, applying foundational knowledge to perform the job effectively." used. Also the essential functions list we used. Also the special ed additional requirements list we used. Also the qualifications list we used. Also the date "02/16/202
- for Essential Functions.
List items:
- Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum.
- Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required.
- Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
- Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students.
- Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
- Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
- Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor.
- Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training.
- Directs the work of the paraprofessional or instructional aide, as needed.
- Maintains prompt and regular work attendance.
Then Special Education Teacher additional requirements list:
- Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities.
- Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance
- Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
- Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities.
- Meets the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e., lifting, positioning, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
- Provides specially designed instruction (SDI) aligned to state standards and individualized student needs.
- Develops and implements standards-based lessons with appropriate SDI and accommodations noted.
- Differentiates instruction to address academic, behavioral, and functional skill needs.
- Develops, writes, and revises Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Implements IEP services and ensures accommodations are provided.
- Collects and analyzes student data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
- Provides timely progress reports to parents.
- Collaborates with general education teachers.
- Develops and implements Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Creates a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
We need to preserve punctuation exactly as in source? Probably okay.
Now Qualifications:
Qualifications
then - for each bullet.
List:
- Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field is required.
- Valid Professional Standards Commission-approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field is required.
- 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); content certification areas 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.
Note: The CTAE bullet seems out of place for a Special Education Teacher; but it's in the posting. We must preserve.
Now Pay:
- . For other duty statements that are not in a list, we can use