Henry County Schools·McDonough, Georgia
The teacher will plan and deliver specialized instruction while managing Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans for students with autism. They are responsible for collaborating with staff and parents to monitor student progress and ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher Division: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level Reports To: Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Teacher Work Days: 190
1. Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP. 3. Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload. 4. Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program. 5. Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines. 6. Collaborate with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement according to the guidelines of the program through established service delivery models. 7. Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans. 9. Develop and implement carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need. 10. Utilize formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives, and report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis. 11. Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians. 12. Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules. 13. Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities. 14. Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents. 15. Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings. 16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
1. Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications. 2. Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally. 3. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. 4. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. 5. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. 6. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. 7. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. 8. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. 9. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. 10. As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate. 11. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. 12. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
Candidates must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate and possess the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds. Strong professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidential information are essential for this role.
Market context
In Georgia, classroom teacher roles often draw steady interest because schools and child-focused programs need candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and classroom support requirements. This role is competitive for applicants who can show reliability, comfort with active supervision, and readiness to pass background checks; one year of child care experience is preferred, but not always required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your fit for the physical duties and prepare examples of working with children.