Special Education Lead Teacher

DeKalb County School District is accepting applications for the following position: Special Education Lead Teacher School Year: 2026-2027 Location: Early Learning Center General Description: Facilitates and provides specialized expertise in instructional and behavioral support for students with disabilities. Identifies educational needs and provides classroom support for teachers of students with disabilities. Qualifications: Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field from a Professional Standards Commission-approved college or university is required.A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a special education classroom teacher is required.Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved Director of special education endorsement required or Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level SRL-5, SRNL-5, PL-6, or above required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Knowledge of effective professional development models that lead to increased student achievement; literacy,writing, and mathematics curriculum and best practices; curriculum guidelines for the school system and staterequirements; standardized testing in accordance with school district policies and state laws; DCSD policies,programs, and procedures pertinent to learning disabilities• Knowledge of measurement systems and educational assessment and special education laws andregulations; assistive technology• Knowledge of behavior management and general and functional curriculum and curriculum and testingaccommodations/modifications; differentiated instruction; learning styles; and collaborative teaching• Skilled in educational approaches for planning and implementation of intervention programs for students andfamilies• Skilled in instructional programming; organization and time management• Ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of assessment tests relative to intellectual, emotional, andphysical abilities and disabilities• Ability to provide individual and group instruction in the classroom and specialized facilities• Ability to enhance student competence and incorporate formal and informal outside resources intoeducational processes• Ability to use relevant computer applications, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple taskssimultaneously• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills