Elementary Special Education K-5

About the role

To maximize 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students and provides them with resources to promote personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and organizations to support students' needs.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff to understand individual student abilities and needs.
• Provides in-service training in guidance to new teachers.
• Supports parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and complete record-keeping and provides student information to prospective colleges and employers.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids, and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures.
• Communicates with students and parents to ensure effective communication.
• Trains new teachers and provides in-service training in guidance.

Requirements

Georgia Certification as a Special Education Teacher. Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree in Special Education, preferred. Experience: Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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