Lead Special Education Teacher

Devereux offers a supportive and enriching work environment for education professionals passionate about helping individuals in need. Enjoy greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans, classrooms equipped with interactive boards and educational supplies, and the support of a direct care professional in your classroom to ensure the physical, emotional well-being, and safety of all students. Engage in unique programs that extend beyond basic academics, such as art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills.

About the Role

Plan and implement educational instruction and services in accordance with the Georgia Department of Education and each student's Individual Education Program (IEP). Perform supervisory duties that promote teacher growth and development, and hold administrative responsibilities that enhance compliance with quality improvement goals.

Initially, this role will not include supervisory responsibility but will involve working with teachers to develop, probe, and monitor goals for IEPs, 504 Plans, and Transitional Plans. After 9 months or more in the position and demonstrating proficient skills as a Special Education Lead, the employee will participate in supervisory training. Additional duties may include co-teaching, providing classroom support for Special Ed students, collaborating with teachers to optimize support, and handling administrative tasks such as IEP development, facilitation, progress monitoring, reviewing student files, and assisting with Title 1 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational instruction and services aligned with each student's IEP.
• Perform supervisory duties to promote teacher growth and development.
• Hold administrative responsibilities to enhance compliance with quality improvement goals.
• Work with teachers to develop, monitor, and probe goals for IEPs, 504 Plans, and Transitional Plans.
• Participate in supervisory training after demonstrating proficient skills (after 9+ months).
• Co-teach or provide support within the classroom for Special Ed students.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide optimum support for students.
• Handle administrative tasks such as IEP development, facilitation, progress monitoring, and reviewing student files.
• Assist with Title 1 requirements.

Requirements

• Must be 21 or older.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Georgia Teaching Certification required; Special Education Teaching Certification (SPED) preferred.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience.

Schedule

Teachers follow a modified district calendar with additional workdays during Fall and Winter Breaks, as well as 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment. During inclement weather, staff are expected to report to work (with safety prioritized), unlike some districts that may opt for virtual learning or school closures.

Training Schedule: 2 weeks, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (Kennesaw, GA).

Post-Training Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Lawrenceville, GA).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full-time employees, including medical (with telemedicine options), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time-off (accrued from the first day).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Voluntary and employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
• ASCEND Career Accelerator Program: 100% tuition coverage and student loan repayment for eligible employees.

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