Special Education Teacher - Autism Adaptive Self-Contained Class for Fair Street International [...] in London

Special Education Teacher - Autism Adaptive Self-Contained Class for Fair Street International Academy for the School Year JobID: 1395

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Date Posted: 3/18/2026

Location: Fair Street International Academy

Date Available: 07/27/2026

WORK LOCATION: School Based

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

WORK CALENDAR: 190

SALARY SCHEDULE: APPROVED (Board)

PAY GRADE: REVISED: April, 2021*

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of Principal. Position Purpose: To maximise the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximise learning.
• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behaviour management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organisations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarise stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counselling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioural management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Organises and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximising the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organise and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.

Certification/License: Georgia State Certification as a Special Education Teacher. SPEC Adapted, SPED General, SPED Cognitive Content Areas (ELA, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies); Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education: Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment; Master's Degree in Special Education.

Experience: Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.