Secondary Area 1 School_Teacher, Interrelated (Dunwoody HS) 2026-2027

Reports to: Principal | FLSA Status: Exempt | Workdays: 190 | Retirement: Teachers Retirement System

About the Role

Plans and delivers educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, in line with state and district standards. Creates a safe, engaging learning environment that promotes academic success, physical fitness, and life skills for global citizenship. Performs work independently under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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 district's curriculum program, with 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 on 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.
• Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending meetings as required, and attending 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 outlined in 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, 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, including 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 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.

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 Requirements

• 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.

Additional Certifications

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Knowledge of adapted physical education and services for students with disabilities and learning differences.
• Effective oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use all relevant software.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and supervise students.
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young or special needs students.
• Ability to follow clear and established processes.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to develop stable working relationships internally.
• Ability to exchange information with a range of internal constituents.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.