Special Education Secondary Grades 9-12 Teacher - Social Science (Small Group)

GEORGIA CYBER ACADEMY

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Academic Background, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Canvas, Case Management, Communication Skills, Data Collection, English Language, Establish Priorities, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Progress Reports, Record Keeping, School Attendance, Social Sciences, Special Education, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

2 days ago

Position Type:
Special Education

Date Posted:
6/2/2026

Location:
Secondary Grade Band

Closing Date:
until filled
SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. The special education teacher creates strategies to engage and facilitate student learning, serves as a case manager and point of contact for students and parents, and monitors academic progress to help prioritize student learning objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility consideration meetings
Collaborate with instructional teachers to review student academic data
Track and communicate all IEP service changes (e.g. setting, accommodations, eligibility changes, related services, AT needs, etc.)
Collaboratively serve as point of contact regarding academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services for families and teachers
Receive progress reports and information from related services providers
Provide special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings
Administer assessments (e.g. performance, informal, or formal) to monitor student progress
Monitor student engagement and attendance data
Input testing accommodations into school database after each IEP meeting; verify accommodations prior to state testing
In collaboration with school counselor, verify student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting
Document communication with families via contact logs in Infinite Campus
Maintains lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction
Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks
Establish a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning
Implement all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity
Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs
Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year
Maintain special education records compliance, to include timelines, reporting, and open records requests; as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Integrity/Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Virtual Education Experience
Special Education Teacher Experience
Familiar with Zoom. Jigsaw, Canvas, Clever, or other online platforms
Experience support adults and children in the use of technology
Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, methods, and techniques used in special education instruction

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree(s) in Special Education or related field AND
1 year of experience as a special education teacher, OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
Ability to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
Ability to create an engaging class culture and to manage the classroom environment
Communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills
Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
Ability to write IEP's and Special Education Eligibility reports
Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Office/Google Suite; Web proficiency.
Ability to pass required background check
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, outings, and orientations

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Elementary Special Education Teacher:

Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education AND the Special Education Academic Content Areas (Math Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) P-5

4-8 Special Education Teacher

Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) required;
Or, passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8

Middle School Special Education Teacher:

Minimum of SRT4 Certification in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 or 6-12 (Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and English) required;
Or, passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in General Curriculum Special Education and ALL of the Special Education Academic Content Areas 4-8 or 6-12

High School Special Education Teacher:

Minimum of SRT4 Certification in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) and the (6-12) English, or Math, or Science, or Social Science core academic content; OR
Passed the GACE Program Admissions Assessment or have exemption eligibility (ACT/SAT scores) AND passed the GACE in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) and have passed the core academic content test (6-12), AND GACE Educator Ethics Program Entry

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a home-based position
Ability to travel by vehicle to state testing and professional development sites
Minor lifting/carrying of academic materials

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

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