Special Education Teacher (Interrelated)
Category:
Hard to Staff
Job Function:
Teaching
Department:
Woodland Middle
Summary
Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement
Essential Duties
- Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
- Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
- Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
- Addresses the unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
- Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate records
- Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities
- Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
- Uses technology to support instruction
- Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required
Experience Qualifications
0-1 year classroom experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students
Working Conditions
- Classroom environment
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
- May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
- May have to diaper, catheterize, lift, position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting
Posting ID:
29482
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta