Special Education Teacher - Math (Part Time)

Sankofa Montessori • Forest Park, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sankofa Montessori is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This role involves providing specialized instruction, case management, and consultation services to students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with federal and state special education requirements. The teacher will collaborate with the Manager of Student Support Services, classroom teachers, related service providers, and families to support student success. This is a 20-hour-per-week position, with the schedule determined based on student needs. Sankofa Montessori blends standards-based instruction with the Montessori approach, aiming to empower children for purposeful lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Valid Georgia Special Education certification or eligibility (required)
• Knowledge of IDEA, Georgia Special Education Rules, and IEP development
• Experience providing resource or small-group instruction
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience using student data to inform instruction and monitor progress
• Willingness to serve all children in an inclusive, student-centered environment
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
• Unwavering commitment to Sankofa Montessori's mission and core values
• Successful background check required

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of successful teaching experience in Special Education preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct specialized instruction to students through one-on-one and small-group settings to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students by developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs in compliance with IDEA, Georgia Department of Education regulations, and school policies.
• Participate in eligibility, annual review, reevaluation, manifestation determination, and other special education meetings while collaborating with families and multidisciplinary team members.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals, collect and analyze data, and use progress monitoring to inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, specially designed instruction, and inclusive instructional practices.
• Partner with related service providers, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and behavior specialists, to coordinate student services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant special education records, including IEP documentation, progress reports, Medicaid documentation (if applicable), and other required records.
• Support classroom teachers in addressing behavioral, academic, and social-emotional needs through coaching, consultation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding special education services.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, IEP implementation, and available supports.
• Attend required professional development, Student Support Team meetings, and other school meetings consistent with the responsibilities of a part-time special education teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the Student Support Services Department and the mission of Sankofa Montessori.

Benefits

• Part-time position (20 hours per week)
• Professional development and instructional coaching
• Collaborative Student Support Team
• Opportunity to make a significant impact while maintaining a reduced work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level