Special Education Teacher

3 days ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Fulton County Schools Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

Category: Special Education

Job Function: Teaching

Department: Promise Career Institute

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: 33370

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone TTY

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