Teacher: Special Education - Lower Elementary (K-2)

Position: Teacher: Special Education - Lower Elementary (K-2) Location: Atlanta, GA Job Id: 723 # of Openings: 1 Join the Drew Charter School Community At Drew, we are a unified Pre‑K through 12 community where every individual is welcomed, valued, and belongs. We foster a joyful, restorative environment that balances academic focus with a commitment to innovation and celebrated growth. By centering our impact within the Villages of East Lake and serving a diverse student body, we create results that ripple across Metro Atlanta and beyond. Working at Drew means being part of a thriving educational community dedicated to both student success and professional excellence. We offer our staff: A Culture of Belonging: Join a mission‑driven environment rooted in "Eagle Pride" that embraces differences and unity. Empowerment & Innovation: We prioritize a talent strategy that values and empowers staff to lead with creativity and excellence. Purpose-Driven Impact: Contribute to a strategic vision where staff are supported in cultivating resilient, community‑minded, and self‑aware graduates. Collaborative Excellence: Work within a cohesive system that clarifies academic expectations and fosters meaningful relationships with families to accelerate student success. Department: Special Education Reports To: (left blank) Work Schedule: 195 Compensation: Teacher Salary Schedule Full/Part Time: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field Previous Work‑Related Experience: None Preferred First Aid Training, CPR Certification Classroom Management Experience Experience with Relevant LMS(s) Position Description The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities, ensuring they have access to the general education curriculum. This role involves co‑teaching with general education teachers, differentiating instruction, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet the diverse needs of students. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the teacher serves as a case manager, monitoring student progress, collaborating with families, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Essential Job Functions Instruction & Classroom Support Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Develop and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Collaborate with general education teachers to implement differentiated instructional strategies that support diverse learning needs, as needed. Assist in modifying and adapting classroom materials and assignments to align with student learning goals. Utilize specially designed instruction (SDI) to meet individual student needs and enhance academic progress. Foster an inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation. Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining an environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students. 60% Case Management and Compliance Serve as the case manager for assigned students, ensuring all required services and accommodations are provided in compliance with IEPs. Develop, implement, and regularly update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with families, general education teachers, and support staff. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations and guidelines. Maintain accurate records of progress monitoring and required legal documentation. Provide crisis intervention as needed for students and those in inclusive classrooms. Assist in the preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports. 10% Assessment and Monitoring Conduct ongoing assessments to identify student needs, measure progress, and adjust instructional methods accordingly. Collect and analyze data to track student performance and inform instructional planning. Prepare progress reports and contribute to report cards by accurately documenting student achievements and areas of growth. 10% Collaboration and Communication Work closely with general education teachers, related service providers, and support staff to develop and implement effective strategies for student success. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on student progress and address concerns. Participate in IEP meetings, parent‑teacher conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student needs and progress. Advocate for students by ensuring their needs are met. 10% Professional Development Stay informed about best practices, instructional strategies, and legal requirements in special education. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational trends. 10% Other duties as assigned. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibility: Not responsible for supervising employees Supervisory Activities: None Decision‑making Authority: Decisions impact individual work/job tasks Knowledge & Skills Knowledge Basic Knowledge: Safety/Security: Equipment, policies, and procedures for the protection of people, data, property, and the organization. Law/government: Relevant local, state, and national laws and government regulations including Board of Education policy Intermediate Knowledge: Customer and personal service: Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. Advanced Knowledge: Education/Training: Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and measuring training effects. Skills Learning Strategies, Monitoring, Speaking, Writing, Time Management, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening (Constantly) Management of Material Resources, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination (Frequently) Troubleshooting, Service Orientation, Persuasion, Complex Problem Solving, Science, Mathematics (Occasionally) Operation and Control, Installation, Equipment Selection, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis, Negotiation (Rarely) Work Environment and Physical Demands Physical Activities/Sensory Abilities Body Positioning, Physical Activities, and Sensory Abilities: Standing, walking, multi‑limb coordination, finger dexterity, hearing (Constantly) Crouching/kneeling, sitting (Frequently) Pulling, pushing, reaching (Occasionally) Climbing, lifting, carrying, balancing, crawling, color vision (Rarely) Mental and Psychological Demands: Medium demands: The job requires some mental effort and involves moderate levels of stress (e.g., occasional need to deal with difficult customers or manage emotions when interacting with others, sometimes work under tight deadlines, limited or no exposure to public criticism, occasionally requires extended periods of concentration on complex tasks). Work Type/Physical Demands Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arms and/or legs requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Everyday risk and discomfort level: The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. EEO Statement Charles R. Drew Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity and other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles R. Drew Charter School