ESS General Curriculum Teacher - The Dalton Academy

ESS General Curriculum Teacher•The Dalton Academy Dalton The Dalton Academy•Dalton, Georgia This job is also posted in Dalton Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5581956

Application Deadline:

Mar 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 28, 2026 Job Description ESS General Curriculum Teacher•The Dalton Academy

Job Purpose:

The Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Teacher will design and implement specially designed content for a classroom of students. Services may be provided in an inclusive setting with a general education co-teacher and/or in a separate class model service for a classroom of students. The ESS Teacher will provide IEP-driven supports and services for students, manage an IEP caseload, and collaborate with professionals to ensure students' IEPs and standards-based instruction needs are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specially designs instruction in a content area, in collaboration with content and/or grade level colleagues. Directs classroom activities with a general education co-teacher, paraprofessional, or alone to support IEP goal mastery and each student's grade level standards to provide progress toward graduation. Collaborates with administrators, teachers, therapists, support staff, and parents to support student progress. Complies with IDEA, Georgia State Special Education Rules, and Dalton Public Schools local procedures pertaining to timelines, procedures, and guidelines for IEP development. Facilitates IEP meetings at the direction of the building administrator. Completes special education documentation according to Dalton Public Schools local procedures. Pursues professional learning opportunities to build professional expertise. Maintains student records, including special education records, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data. Pursues new developments in areas pertaining to special education techniques, or as directed by a supervisor. Participates in professional organizations, professional learning opportunities, and continually seeks to enhance professional knowledge and skills.

Qualifications:

To be qualified for this position the employee must possess certification in the following: Special Education•General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) Certification

Work Calendar:

This position works 190 days.

Open Until Filled:

Review of applications and interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and selection of a candidate may occur at any time. This position is posted for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$49,412 to $93,860 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required