26-27 School Year: EIP Teachers

DeKalb Brilliance Academy • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

DeKalb Brilliance Academy is seeking strong candidates for two distinct Scholar Support roles for the upcoming school year. While these positions sit on the same team and share a commitment to equitable student support, they serve different functions across the school. Candidates should indicate clearly in their application which role they are applying for.
Both roles are critical to ensuring students receive the academic support, accommodations, challenge, and access they need to thrive. Each position blends student-centered work with collaboration, compliance, and schoolwide systems leadership.
Role 1: Gifted / Testing Coordinator / Scholar SupportResponsibilities include:
Teach gifted education and talent development services.
Serve as the schoolwide Testing Coordinator.
Support the Scholar Support team by assisting with limited EIP sections and/or observing Tier II interventions.
Coordinate testing logistics, schedules, accommodations, materials, and compliance with state and local assessment protocols.
Train staff on testing procedures and help ensure accurate, secure, and compliant testing administration.
Collaborate with instructional leaders and teachers to support student growth and access to rigorous learning experiences.
Support broader Scholar Support priorities as needed.
Role 2: 504 / MTSS CoordinatorResponsibilities include:
Teach Tier III and EIP intervention across the school in reading, math, and/or writing.
Coordinate Section 504 plans and ensure compliance with Section 504 requirements.
Observe Tier II interventions and provide teachers with feedback and coaching on implementation.
Support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework by helping identify, monitor, and respond to student academic needs.
Administer and analyze progress-monitoring data to guide intervention decisions.
Create progress reports for Tier III students every nine weeks.
Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and families to ensure strong intervention planning and implementation.
Shared Expectations Across Both Roles
Serve as a strong member of the Scholar Support team.
Collaborate closely with teachers, school leaders, and families.
Maintain strong organization, documentation, and follow-through.
Contribute to a student-centered, solutions-oriented culture focused on both excellence and access.
Take on other duties as assigned in support of students and the school community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Georgia state teaching certification required; gifted certification required for role 1; ESOL certification preferred for role 2.
• Experience in providing small group instruction and implementing RTI strategies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach gifted education and talent development services.
• Serve as the schoolwide Testing Coordinator.
• Support the Scholar Support team by assisting with limited EIP sections and/or observing Tier II interventions.
• Coordinate testing logistics, schedules, accommodations, materials, and compliance with state and local assessment protocols.
• Train staff on testing procedures and help ensure accurate, secure, and compliant testing administration.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders and teachers to support student growth and access to rigorous learning experiences.
• Support broader Scholar Support priorities as needed.
• Teach Tier III and EIP intervention across the school in reading, math, and/or writing.
• Coordinate Section 504 plans and ensure compliance with Section 504 requirements.
• Observe Tier II interventions and provide teachers with feedback and coaching on implementation.
• Support the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework by helping identify, monitor, and respond to student academic needs.
• Administer and analyze progress-monitoring data to guide intervention decisions.
• Create progress reports for Tier III students every nine weeks.
• Collaborate with teachers, leaders, and families to ensure strong intervention planning and implementation.
• Serve as a strong member of the Scholar Support team.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, school leaders, and families.
• Maintain strong organization, documentation, and follow-through.
• Contribute to a student-centered, solutions-oriented culture focused on both excellence and access.
• Take on other duties as assigned in support of students and the school community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary schedule (please make sure you are on the correct tab)
• Compensation is based on 195-day calendar, 180 instructional days (5 asynchronous), 19 professional development days, 11 paid holidays.
• Competitively-priced medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
• Contributions to the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) in accordance with Georgia state law, as well as an additional, optional 403(b) retirement account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time