Special Education - Autism Level 1 (SEVERE) Teacher

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of education from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college/university (Required).
• Certification: Georgia teaching certification in the appropriate field of education or ability/willingness to earn provisional certification (Required).
• Experience: Previous teaching experience or a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) roles is preferred but not required.
• Core Competencies:
• In-depth knowledge of GCPS Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and subject matter mastery.
• Proficiency in Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) regulations, IEP development, and due process compliance.
• Mastery of research-based instructional strategies, visual/nonverbal representation techniques, and formative/summative assessment design.
• Ability to support physical and medical needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting up to 100 lbs, catheterization, ostomy care).

Core Responsibilities

• Instruction & Curriculum: Deliver direct and specially designed instruction aligned with GCPS AKS curriculum and individual IEP goals. Use visual representations, explicit vocabulary instruction, and research-based lesson structures (e.g., acquisition lessons, guided/independent practice).
• Assessment & Data: Administer screening/diagnostic tools, monitor progress, analyze student work, and adjust instruction using formative and summative data.
• Classroom & Behavior Management: Establish clear behavioral expectations, maintain an orderly learning environment, and implement academic and behavior management plans.
• Physical & Medical Support: Assist students with daily self-help skills (toileting, feeding, dressing, mobility/lifting) and medically related procedures as required.
• Compliance & Collaboration: Manage special education due process documentation, participate in eligibility/placement teams, and collaborate with regular educators, administration, and parents.

Ready to Apply? Application Requirements Checklist

To apply for this position via the GCPS AppliTrack Portal , ensure you complete and upload the following:

1. Georgia PSC Account: Register and set up a MyPSC account.
2. Transcripts: Official transcripts showing an awarded Bachelor’s degree (or higher).
3. Ethics Assessment: Completion certificate or passing score report for the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (Test 351) .
4. GACE Content Assessment: Passing score report (Note: If not yet passed, this must be completed within your first year of employment).
5. Work History: Chronological employment history covering at least the last 5 years, including explanations for any employment gaps.
6. Professional References: Online reference survey sent to a professional work email address:

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