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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,302 / year median in Georgia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Category Schools - Special Education Teacher Job Type Contract Elementary x 11 5-- Interrelated teaching positions Typically, small group/resource, collaborative, or co-teaching model with varying disability categories, predominantly SLD (specific learning disability) 1—MID (mild intellectual disorder) teaching position 1—EBD (emotional/behavioral disorder) K-2 teaching position 1—READY teaching position Early intervention special education classroom for young students with developmental delays or disabilities 1—MOID (Moderate Intellectual Disabilities) K-1 teaching position 2— Autism teaching positions One is K-2 One is 3-5 Middle x9 6—interrelated teaching positions 2—MID (mild intellectual disorder) teaching positions 1—EBD (emotional/behavioral disorder) 6-8 teaching position High x1 1—part time MID (mild intellectual disorder) teaching position Must have GA Special Education Certification Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled