Position Purpose
Develops special education students’ success in academics, interpersonal skills, adaptive skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The position is designed to provide IEP driven services to students in a functional classroom to ensure the education of students with cognitive and adaptive needs.
Duties:
- Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that reflect accommodations, modifications, and IEP driven attributes.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete timely and accurate documents to include progress monitoring data, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, and individualized education programs.
- Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEP goal progress monitoring, etc).
- Acts as Case Manager for an assigned group of students to track, schedule and ensure completion of relevant paperwork, supporting and meeting student needs, and conducting IEP meetings for legal compliance and student growth.
- Understands and implements IDEA driven compliance timelines.
- Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
- Instructs students through the use of a variety of teaching strategies, differentiation, and application of unique learning and behavioral practices.
- Demonstrates an understanding of inclusive programming and instruction in the general education setting and direct instruction in the special education setting.
- Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete the Georgia Alternate Assessment.
- Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.
- Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
- Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety.
- Follows all system, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- Meets certification and accreditation standards.
- Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
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 maximizing 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 organize 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.
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
- State Certification in Special Education Adapted Curriculum (p-12)
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education:
- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Experience:
- Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
FLSA Status: Exempt