Certified High School Special Education Social Studies Teacher - Georgia Connections Academy

• Student & family engagement
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and families to support academic success and engagement.
• Provide clear, consistent, and timely feedback on all student work and assessments.
• Conduct parent conferences, create and update Personal Learning Plans, and communicate regularly regarding progress, attendance, and needs.
• Support students with alternate lessons, assessments, and targeted instructional strategies to meet individualized learning goals.

• Assessment & accountability
• Administer, score, and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments, including monthly progress monitoring, CFAs, and EOCs where applicable.
• Participate in all required Georgia state standardized assessments in-person and virtual sessions, including Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, etc., in addition to End-of-Pathway, benchmarks, CFAs, and diagnostic assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress, and intervention documentation.

• Collaboration & professional practice
• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction, and ensure student success.
• Partner with Advisory Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education staff, and team members to meet student needs and ensure strong communication loops.
• Support social, engagement, and community-building activities—both virtual and in-person—to cultivate belonging for students and families.
• Attend required school and district professional development and pursue ongoing growth in instructional practice.

• Community engagement & school support
• Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities).
• Participate in student recruitment efforts, marketing events, and family orientations as needed.
• Support the creation of a positive, inclusive virtual school culture through consistent communication, engagement, and community-building practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, strategic initiatives, and student success.

• Essential skills & competencies
• Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations, and individualized student support
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and intervention
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Effective collaboration within virtual and in-person teams
• Strong organizational skills and timely completion of all required documentation
• Comfort with technology-based instruction and virtual learning tools
• Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a student-centered mindset

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in the content area or related field

Certification/License

Georgia Clearance Certificate History (6-12) & Special Education General Curriculum Or Special Education Cognitive Social Studies (6-12) & Special Education General Curriculum

Requirements

• Possess a Georgia teaching certification in the subject area of instruction
• Must have a Clearance Certificate through the Department of Education or be able to obtain one within the first 30 days of the first day of hire.
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products and Google Suite)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Highly organized and punctual
• Student and family-focused approach
• Experience in teaching or supporting Title I schools
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Team player track record
• Strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

• Physical requirements
• This position requires frequent travel throughout the state of Georgia to conduct official school business. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and be comfortable with regular day trips and occasional overnight travel as needed. A reliable personal vehicle is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. Employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. Employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.