Elementary Special Education K-5

Purpose

To maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum.

Essential Functions

• Counsels students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations 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 familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as a resource to students and parents to provide counseling that leads each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral 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.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provides 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.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

Qualifications

• Georgia Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Special Education.
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.