About Gwinnett County Public Schools
GCPS is dedicated to teaching and learning for all students. As one the largest school districts in Georgia and one of the most diverse in the country, we understand the importance of providing an inclusive learning environment where all students and educators can thrive! Come join us on your career journey to excellence!
We offer many valuable reasons to join Team GCPS: Two Retirement Plans (GRS and TRS), a 403B Savings Plan, 7% higher take-home pay than most districts, a resource rich learning environment, an inclusive culture, a commitment to excellence and empathy in learning, plus a host of perks and support for all students and staff!
Certification Qualifications:
- Meets Georgia certification requirements or Teacher Certification in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum)
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an approved college or university from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC).
Skills Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification
- Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices
- Understanding of the teaching/learning process
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills
- Exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills
- Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum as well as providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals. Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction to students in special programs consistent with the district’s curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,146.00 - $112,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
Physical setting:
- Public school
- Special education school
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lawrenceville, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person