Teacher - CTAE - Healthcare Science (2026-2027 SY), Academy for Advanced Studies

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher - Career & Technical Instruction (CTAE) provides instruction and support that help students, teachers, and staff use systematic approaches to curriculum, assessment, instruction, research-based practices, and career and technical pathways to sustain student achievement. The role works collaboratively with graduation coaches and special education staff to support students with disabilities, increase graduation rates, and improve postsecondary outcomes. The teacher contributes to professional development, uses assessment results to inform instructional strategies, participates in IEP and related meetings, and helps identify appropriate supports and accommodations through the CTI program. The position also supports transition planning and work-based learning, coordinates career-interest assessments, communicates with parents, maintains accurate records, and uses community resources to support students’ transition objectives. The teacher establishes positive working relationships, represents the school system at meetings and events, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate, or meet the district's professional qualifications.
Hold a CTI supplemental field endorsement or agree to obtain CTI certification before beginning the assignment.
Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
Ability to perform routine physical activities, including bending and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication abilities essential to performing required tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction supporting systematic approaches to curriculum, assessment, instruction, research-based practices, and student achievement in career and technical pathways.
Collaborate with graduation coaches to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates for students with disabilities.
Plan, develop, secure, and implement professional development and follow-up opportunities to build special education staff capacity to implement curriculum and improve instruction.
Use assessment results to assist in developing instructional strategies.
Participate in IEP and related meetings, providing career and technical occupational input based on technical-pathway knowledge and individual student data.
Identify students with disabilities who require CTI program supports and accommodations in consultation with special education and career and technical instructors.
Participate in IEP and related meetings focused on developing transition plans to improve postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities.
Provide work-based learning experiences by assisting and supervising students with disabilities in job placements.
Coordinate and administer career and technical interest assessments for students with disabilities to help determine required supports.
Communicate with parents of CTI students about progress and specific concerns, and encourage parental input.
Maintain accurate student records and reports in accordance with state and local mandated timelines.
Use community resources, including Vocational Rehabilitation, advisory councils, and the Interagency Transition Council, to support transition objectives and meet state and local requirements.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with CTAE, CTI, and special education instructors.
Represent the school system at meetings, programs, conferences, conventions, and student-based activities.
Maintain clear and timely communication regarding assigned responsibilities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.