Teacher - ESE - EBD (2026-2027 SY), Walnut Creek Elementary

Position Title: 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

Essential Duties:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload.
• Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program.
• Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• 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.
• Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.
• Develop and implement carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need.
• 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.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
• Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district''s professional qualifications.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.