Teacher - ESE IRR (2026-2027 SY), Bethlehem Elementary

Henry County Schools•Locust Grove, GA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Exceptional Student Education Teacher position is within the Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level division. This is an exempt position that reports to the Principal or Designee and follows the Teacher Salary Schedule, working 190 days. The role involves planning and delivering instructional materials, managing the eligibility process for students, developing and monitoring Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and collaborating with parents and general education staff to maximize student achievement. Key aspects include utilizing research-based practices, implementing data-driven behavior management strategies, assessing student progress, and ensuring compliance with due process procedural safeguards and district policies.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.