Special Ed Teacher - Ellijay, Georgia

Step into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting elementary-aged students in a therapeutic school environment. This special education position focuses primarily on providing a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom while a teacher is out on medical leave, with the potential for an extended role depending on circumstances. Your classroom will have a low student-to-staff ratio: just three students, all elementary age, with the steady support of a dedicated paraprofessional in the class.


Key Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Valid Special Education teaching certification (or ability to qualify for certification)
• Prior experience with elementary-aged children preferred
• Compassionate, patient approach to therapeutic education settings
• Adaptability and strong communication skills
• Ability to begin coverage August 3rd and commit to 40 hours per week
• Comfortable in environments where the focus is more therapeutic than strictly academic

Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized support to three elementary students, working collaboratively with a paraeducator
• Foster a positive, structured, and therapeutic classroom atmosphere
• Adapt approaches and interventions to student needs, emphasizing emotional regulation and self-growth
• Communicate regularly with school staff and families regarding student progress and needs
• Assist in maintaining documentation and complying with all special education requirements

What We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable students in a supportive classroom setting
• Steady schedule of 40 hours per week with paid lunch breaks
• Professional fulfillment working within a focused, caring educational team

If you're passionate about special education and ready to contribute to students' well-being in a therapeutic environment, seize this chance to make a difference. Apply today and help shape a positive school experience for these students this coming school year.