Special Education - SDD Teacher (Gwinnett County)

About Lawrenceville Elementary School

Established in 1962, Lawrenceville Elementary School (home of the Black Knights) has a long and rich history of educational excellence, having been recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School and Georgia School of Excellence. Guided by the motto Today's Learners... Tomorrow's Leaders, Lawrenceville Elementary serves over 600 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Our mission is to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where students strive to Lead by Learning, Embrace Diversity, Achieve Excellence, and Develop Citizenship.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education SDD Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate specially designed instruction tailored for young learners experiencing Significant Developmental Delays. You will work collaboratively with general education teachers, support staff, and families to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), manage classroom behavior, build foundational academic and developmental skills, and ensure complete IDEIA due process compliance.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certification: Georgia Educator Certification in Special Education or the ability to obtain certification as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Preferred:

• Previous experience teaching special education or early childhood students with developmental delays.

Core Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of the GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and effective early childhood special education practices.
• Expertise in IDEIA regulations, due process, and writing/implementing comprehensive IEP goals.
• Proficiency in formative and summative assessment strategies, data collection, and research based instructional methods.
• Ability to integrate classroom technology to support student engagement and learning.
• Ability to support physical and personal care needs (toileting, feeding, positioning, mobility/lifting) as needed.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum Execution: Deliver direct and specially designed instruction aligned with district AKS standards and individual student IEP goals; adapt learning materials, games, and structured activities to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assessment & Progress Monitoring: Administer screening tools and diagnostic assessments; track student progress regularly and adjust instructional strategies based on data.
• Classroom & Behavior Management: Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood development; establish clear expectations and positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Due Process & Compliance: Manage special education records, coordinate and participate in IEP/eligibility meetings, and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Physical & Student Care Support: Assist with students' physical, personal, and medical needs when appropriate, including mobility support, feeding, toileting, and safe travel throughout the school campus.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with general education teachers, instructional paraprofessionals, therapists, and parents to foster a unified support network for every child.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your official application with Gwinnett County Public Schools online via the GCPS AppliTrack Portal .

Application Checklist & Requirements

To complete your official application, please ensure you have the following completed and uploaded:

1. Georgia MyPSC Account: Register for an account on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) website .
2. Degree Verification: Official or unofficial transcripts showing a conferred Bachelor's degree or higher.
3. Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (for provisional applicants): Completion certificate or passing score report for GACE Test 351 .
4. GACE Content Assessment (for provisional applicants): Copy of your passing score report (Note: If not yet passed, this requirement must be fulfilled within your first year of employment).
5. 5 Year Employment History: Complete, ordered work history for at least the last 5 consecutive years (any gaps in employment must be briefly explained).
6. Professional References: Online reference survey sent to a professional work email address (personal email addresses, friends, or family are not accepted):

• Current Teachers: Latest reference from your current principal, plus an additional reference from an Assistant Principal or Department Head.
• Student Teachers / Recent Graduates: References from your university supervisor and cooperating teacher.
• Non Traditional Candidates: Reference from your most recent direct supervisor.