Educator, Special Education (Part-Time)

The Main Street Academy•College Park, GA

About The Position

The part-time Special Education Teacher plans and delivers high-quality, individualized instruction aligned with the Georgia Performance Standards and The Main Street Academy’s approved curriculum. The educator supports the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of students with disabilities, maintains a positive and inclusive learning environment, and fulfills professional, instructional, and compliance responsibilities in accordance with TMSA, state, and federal regulations. The role includes differentiating instruction, implementing IEP-aligned strategies and interventions, using data to monitor student progress, and maintaining required student records. The educator participates in special education meetings and collaborates with students, families, colleagues, instructional teams, and school leadership. The work schedule is determined by the Department Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; degree must be conferred.
Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education.
Must meet all applicable GaPSC requirements for the assigned Special Education teaching position.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including use of technology for instruction and communication.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
Proficiency with technology for data analysis, instructional planning, and communication.
Working knowledge of current research-based instructional practices in assigned content areas.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Ability to meet physical requirements, which may include standing, crouching, climbing, pushing, and pulling, and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver differentiated, standards-based instruction that meets the individualized needs of students with disabilities.
Implement instructional strategies and interventions aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Adhere to Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) standards and evaluation requirements.
Integrate instructional technology and assistive tools to support learning and accessibility.
Design and maintain a structured, supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement, growth, and achievement.
Use data-driven, performance-based instruction and assessment to monitor student progress and adjust instruction.
Comply with Special Education (SPED), Student Support Team (SST), Section 504, and IEP requirements, including accommodations and modifications.
Collect, document, and maintain accurate data on student performance, attendance, progress monitoring, and IEP goal attainment.
Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, manifestation determinations, and other required conferences.
Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and substitute plans according to school expectations and student needs.
Communicate professionally with students, parents and guardians, colleagues, and school leadership.
Facilitate home–school communication through conferences, phone calls, email, and written correspondence.
Collaborate with colleagues and instructional teams to support school goals and student outcomes.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures, and maintain professional ethics and conduct.
Support TMSA initiatives, programs, and operational processes.
Comply with the Code of Ethics for Educators adopted by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA.