Special Education Adaptive Teacher (26-27 SY)

About the role

The job of Teacher - Special Education is designed to support the instructional process by providing specialized teaching to students with specific needs, enhancing their academic, social, and life skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures classroom work addresses individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject-specific assessments, etc., for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers, under supervision, first aid, and provides assistance to medically fragile children (tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.), for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements and identifying IEP Goals, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Affirms student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals, especially IEP goals (behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.), for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of stakeholders in the community, for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, general wellbeing, problem-solving techniques, and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject-specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student IEP goals.
• Guides assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers, and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior (complete FBA, implement BIP, progress monitor, etc.), for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Maintains students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.), for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.), for the purpose of documenting student progress through IEP goals and meeting mandated requirements.
• Reports suspected child or substance abuse to assigned site administrator for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment, and adhering to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.), for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers for the purpose of implementing individualized education plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Georgia certification in Special Education.

Skills

• Applying assessment instruments.
• Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Adhering to safety practices and procedures.
• Administering first aid.
• Analyzing data.
• Using curriculum and instructional techniques.

Knowledge

• Appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws.
• Age appropriate activities.
• Lesson plan requirements.
• Stages of child development.
• Behavioral management strategies.
• Assessment instruments and techniques.
• Classroom instructional media and technology.
• Cultural differences of student population.
• Current and emerging curricula.
• Health standards and hazards.
• Job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.
• Community resources.
• Methods of instruction and training.
• Office equipment and technology.
• School safety and security practices.

Physical Requirements

• Sometimes lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.
• 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Continuing Education/Training

• Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.