2026 VIRTUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER (.50) (AVA)

Job title: 2026 VIRTUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION LEAD TEACHER (.50) (AVA) in Atlanta, GA at Atlanta Public Schools Company: Atlanta Public Schools Job description: The Virtual Special Education Lead Teacher (.50) will utilize strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement structured lessons to provide instruction for students that enable them to learn and achieve.Performance Responsibilities:

• Instruct students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material
• Administers the state and local standardized testing processes and policies
• Plans, prepare and implements online instructional activities and strategies that contribute to a climate where students actively engage in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs, using data and findings from assessments, observations, and course statistics.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Provides clear expectations and prompt responses to student and parent questions and concerns.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student's comprehension of content in an online environment.
• Monitors students in the virtual classroom by maintaining order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties virtually such as attendance, organizing the classroom, and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent/teacher conferences to review student's performance, behavior and other issues.
• Attend faculty meetings and training sessions.
• Integrates social emotional learning (SEL) within the curriculum.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

CERTIFICATION:Minimum of a Georgia Professional Standards Commission issued Standard Renewable, Performance-Based Renewable, or Induction teaching certificate at a level 4 (bachelor's degree level) or higher in one or more areas of Special Education. Leadership is preferred.OREligibility for a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Provisional teaching certificate based on Bachelor's degree and completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment (test code 350).EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required in the Special Education field.EXPERIENCE: 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required. PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students. Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer. Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head. Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict. Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments. The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Expected salary: Location: Atlanta, GA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job