Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Summary

The special education teacher provides direct instruction and support to students with disabilities, collaborates with the general education teacher, and works in collaboration with the SST/IEP team.

Performance Responsibilities

• Prepares for IEP/RTI team meetings and provides case management for assigned students with disabilities.
• Serves as a member of the SST/IEP team as appropriate.
• Interprets both formal and informal classroom based assessments for students in order to make instructional decisions.
• Collects data on student performance in order to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Selects and adapts materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
• Participates in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction.
• Supervises and plans for the continuing professional development of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
• Affords assistance to students with other needs as appropriate; such as toileting, feeding and etc.
• Completes all required paperwork according to compliance and within the given timeframe.
• Assists students with other needs as appropriate; such as toileting, feeding and etc.
• Provides health services necessary to enable students to benefit from educational services.
• Maintains fair and accurate grading policies and procedures, attendance, email and web pages as required through the technology system provided by the RCSS.

Knowledge, Abilities, And Skills

• Knowledge of the RCSS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, RCSS special education program.
• Thorough knowledge of Individual Education Program (IEP), learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments, Individuals with Disabilities IDEA Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to students with disabilities.
• Provides instructional support in an inclusive setting, when necessary.
• Works well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents of students with disabilities.
• Possess excellent communication skills.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in special education and/or pursuing special education certification in a content area is desirable.
• Possess knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, behavior management, and assessment.
• Must be knowledgeable in methods of teaching elementary reading and math if seeking an elementary position.
• Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience in the specific area of exceptionality(learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, or emotional disabilities) preferable at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary).

Certificate And License Requirements

• Mets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.