Special Education Teacher (Interrelated)

About the role

Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement.

Essential Duties

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
• Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
• Addresses the unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an ongoing basis and maintains appropriate records
• Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities
• Mets expectations according to the general education teacher job description
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure: Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required

Required Experience

0-1 year classroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Classroom management skills
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students