DeKalb County School District · 6 hours ago
Central Office _ Teacher, Visually Impaired (Exceptional Education) 2025-2026
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Teacher, Visually Impaired. The role involves planning and delivering educational instruction to diverse learners, including those with special needs, while creating a safe and engaging learning environment.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Teaches grade-relevant, subject matter-specific, and mandated curriculum
Develops and implements lesson plans and activities through in-person and virtual learning to fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation, as required
Communicates by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular working hours to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents
Creates an in-person and virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
Uses internet and web-based technology to provide instruction and collaboration with students
Assesses, documents, and prepares reports such as achievement progress, grade and classroom performance, assessments, and attendance
Supervises and manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
Participates in student development and achievement-related conferences with parents, students, counselors, teachers, principal, and/or administrators, as required by the supervisor
Performs general instruction duties such as ordering materials, attending any meeting as required by a supervisor, and attending professional learning sessions/training
Directs the work of the Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide, as needed
Maintains prompt and regular work attendance
Identifies educational needs and provides instruction to students with varying exceptionalities
Instructs students based on needs as outlined in the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assesses, monitors, and reports student progress and communicates with families as directed by state and federal guidance
Serves as the case manager for students with disabilities (e.g., prepares and maintains relevant paperwork and schedules and facilitates IEP meetings)
Follows the Georgia professional code of educator ethics in all work-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved accredited college or university in the relevant educational field required
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate in the appropriate educational field required
Special education teachers who issue grades must hold appropriate certification in service (e.g., Special Education, Adaptive curriculum, and/or Special Education General Curriculum), content certification areas and the educator's teaching assignment must align with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved teaching certificate
Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved subject-specific endorsements required
Minimum education requirements based on CTAE Specializations
Must pass the GACE Education Ethics Assessment
Minimum two (2) years of verifiable industrial work experience
Industry licensure required
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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