Special Education Teacher

Cherokee Classical Academy•Canton, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Classical Academy seeks Special Education Teachers for grade levels Kindergarten through 7th grade. Teachers are responsible for the education of their students. They are expected to demonstrate high moral character and have mastery of the subjects they teach. Teachers will work collaboratively to create a working and learning environment for all students that is safe, secure, and respectful. This position would report to the Special Education Lead Teacher on Cherokee Classical Academy’s Cherokee County campus. This position starts July 2026.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field from a fully accredited college is required.
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in appropriate educational field at level T-4 or above
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements
Willingness and ability to obtain proper certification through a GaPSC-approved educator preparation program, including passing relevant assessments, while working under a provisional license.
Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in classical education is preferred but not required.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value the tenets of classical, liberal arts education; community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens; excellence in teaching and learning; the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the school’s mission and the principles of classical education.
Plan, organize, and implement content-focused, differentiated lessons for students across multiple grade levels.
Develop, implement, and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the direction of the SELT
Collaborate with classroom/content teachers and support the SELT in matters pertaining to Special Education
Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the classical model
Develop and maintain a climate and culture of joy, order, and wonder in the classroom, managing student misconduct promptly and appropriately
Engage professionally and charitably with students, parents, other faculty, and staff
Model good judgment, prudence, virtue, self-discipline, and responsibility
Engage in professional development to deepen understanding of subject content and classical pedagogy
Use appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes, record keeping, assessment, evaluation, and performance analysis