Special Education Teacher/General Curriculum-GNETS

About the role

Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate and implement programs of instruction that ensure students opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional and academic potential.

Responsibilities

• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual social/emotional/academic needs, interests and abilities of assigned students.
• Select and implement classroom technology which may relate to the use of audio, video, graphics, research technologies and other tools to facilitate learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of Site Coordinator, Principal or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide adequate background information and materials when substitute teacher is to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by system or local school handbook.
• Comply with all conditions stated in contract of employment.
• Comply with the federal, state and local Board of Education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction.
• Absides by the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Evaluates students with disabilities and provides recommendations for a prescriptive program.
• Develops and implements data driven Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Makes appropriate changes in the student's education program as warranted.
• Develops and implements Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with integrity and fidelity.
• Develops and implements effective differentiated lesson plans based on the Georgia Performance Standards /Georgia Standards of Excellence, the LEAs required curricula and assessments and the GNETS Strategic Plan academic, behavioral and therapeutic requirements.
• Provides crisis intervention and other therapeutic supports to students using Mindset techniques and protocols.
• Participates in planning with other Treatment Team Members.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as assigned by the Site Coordinator, Principal and/or designee, and the Director of Special Education.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Serves as a member of the IEP Team, PBIS Team, and Student Support Team (MTSS).
• Collaborates with general and special education teachers, related and secondary service providers and parents regarding the academic achievement, social/emotional learning and functional performance of assigned students.
• Provides consultation to other staff members concerning the unique needs of students with disabilities and appropriate interventions.
• Follows all procedural safeguards and documents adherence in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and state required certification for Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum.
• Three or more years successful experience with students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with implementing successful classroom behavior management, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Experience with Infinite Campus student information system and online GOIEP platform is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program for students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating students with disabilities.