Special Education Teacher | 2026-2027 School Year

About Sankofa Montessori Sankofa Montessori is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 5th grade in Forest Park, Georgia. Our mission is to empower children with the knowledge, skills, and agency needed to lead purposeful lives. At Sankofa, we bridge traditional public school education with the Montessori approach, creating learning environments that balance academic rigor, student independence, hands-on learning, and individualized support. Our school community is grounded in our core values of Love, Joy, Ownership, Purpose, and Reflection. We are seeking a skilled, student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our Flight Crew immediately for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate believes deeply in the potential of every child, understands the importance of both high-quality instruction and special education compliance, and is prepared to collaborate closely with general education teachers, families, service providers, and school leaders. About The Role The Special Education Teacher is responsible for ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality, individualized instruction and services aligned with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This role includes direct student services, case management, progress monitoring, IEP development and implementation, family communication, collaboration, and special education compliance. The Special Education Teacher will work across classroom environments and provide services through co-teaching, small-group instruction, individualized instruction, consultation, and other service models identified in students' IEPs. What You'll Do Provide direct special education services in accordance with students' IEPs, including co-taught, small-group, and individualized instructionEnsure IEP services, accommodations, modifications, goals, and service minutes are implemented with fidelityDevelop, review, and maintain high-quality, compliant IEPsServe as case manager for assigned students and maintain accurate and timely special education recordsMonitor student progress toward annual IEP goals and consistently collect and analyze progress-monitoring dataUse student data to adjust instruction, interventions, accommodations, and supportsCollaborate with general education teachers to plan and deliver differentiated and specially designed instructionSupport students' access to grade-level standards and the general education curriculumParticipate in eligibility, reevaluation, annual review, amendment, manifestation determination, and other required special education meetingsSupport referral, evaluation, reevaluation, and eligibility processesCoordinate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior specialists, psychologists, and other providersMaintain proactive communication with families regarding student progress, services, needs, and upcoming meetingsEnsure teachers understand students' accommodations, modifications, goals, behavior supports, and instructional needsSupport positive student behavior and social-emotional development using proactive, restorative, and individualized approachesMaintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and applicable requirementsMeet all required timelines for IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, documentation, and other special education responsibilitiesParticipate in professional learning, collaborative planning, data meetings, and staff meetingsDemonstrate Sankofa's core values of Love, Joy, Ownership, Purpose, and Reflection. What Teaching Looks Like at Sankofa Teaching at Sankofa is meaningful, high-impact work. We hold high expectations for students while recognizing that children may need different pathways and supports to reach those expectations. Our Special Education Teacher will have: Dedicated planning time twice a day for instruction, case management, progress monitoring, and collaborationAccess to curriculum, instructional materials, classroom supplies, and technologyOpportunities for professional learning, coaching, and feedbackRegular collaboration with general education teachers and the Student Support TeamAn inclusive school model where special education is a shared responsibility for student success - not an isolated department We are looking for an educator who is ready to collaborate, problem-solve, and take ownership for ensuring our passengers receive the services and instruction they deserve. Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityValid or eligible Georgia educator certification in Special Education appropriate for the students servedKnowledge of IDEA, IEP development and implementation, progress monitoring, accommodations and modifications, and special education complianceAbility to provide specially designed instruction to students with a range of learning needsStrong instructional and classroom management skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to maintain accurate records and meet required deadlinesAbility to collaborate effectively with teachers, families, school leaders, and related service providersCommitment to inclusive education and high expectations for students with disabilitiesSuccessful completion of required background checks Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of successful special education teaching experienceDemonstrated success developing and implementing high-quality IEPsExperience with co-teaching, resource/small-group, and individualized instructional modelsExperience using academic and behavioral data to monitor student progressExperience working with elementary-aged studentsFamiliarity with Montessori education or a willingness to learn and implement Montessori principlesExperience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs Benefits Sankofa Montessori offers competitive compensation aligned with our salary scale and the charter school market. Please see HERE for our certified teacher salary scale. Benefits include participation in the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) in accordance with applicable requirements, an optional 403(b) retirement plan, competitive health and employee benefits, dedicated planning and collaboration time, professional development and coaching, and the instructional resources and technology needed to be successful. Equal Employment Opportunity Sankofa Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, training, and other employment practices. Ready to join our Flight Crew? We are looking for someone who can start ASAP, build strong relationships with our passengers and families, collaborate with our Flight Crew, and ensure students with disabilities receive excellent instruction, appropriate services, and consistent support every day.