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Area Middle School _ Teacher, Interrelated - Special Education (Miller Grove Middle School) 2026-2027

DeKalb County School District · Decatur, GA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

Miller Grove Middle School is seeking an Interrelated Teacher to increase student achievement by implementing, delivering, and promoting high academic expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Teaches grade relevant, subject matter specific, and mandated curriculum
  • Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning
  • Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours
  • Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
  • Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students
  • Affirms and documents student 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
  • Orders materials, attends meetings, and attends professional learning sessions/training
  • Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed
  • Maintains prompt and regular work attendance

Special Education Teacher Additional Requirements

  • Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
  • Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Affirms, 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 (prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
  • Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities

Qualifications

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

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