SY 26-27 Middle Grades Special Education Math Teacher

SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher is a state-certified educator who provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. We are seeking certified SE Social Science and Science teachers for these roles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Initiate, develop, and facilitate IEP and eligibility consideration meetings
• Collaborate with instructional teachers to review student academic data
• Track and communicate all IEP service changes (e.g. setting, accommodations, eligibility changes, related services, AT needs, etc.)
• Collaboratively serve as point of contact regarding academic needs, accommodations, and IEP services for families and teachers
• Receive progress reports and information from related services providers
• Provide special education documents to parent/guardian and required team members prior to and following meetings
• Administer assessments (e.g. performance, informal, or formal) to monitor student progress
• Monitor student engagement and attendance data
• Input testing accommodations into school database after each IEP meeting; verify accommodations prior to state testing
• In collaboration with school counselor, verify student class schedules for alignment with IEP services and FTE reporting
• Document communication with families via contact logs in Infinite Campus
• Maintain lesson plans, artifacts, and materials used to facilitate student instruction
• Comply with all written policies and procedures in teacher, district, and school-based handbooks
• Implement all IEP services and accommodations within classroom and testing environments with fidelity
• Utilize research-based strategies and differentiation to engage and nurture student learning and student relationships based on individual strengths and needs
• Complete all case management and instructional duties as assigned throughout the school year
• Maintain special education records compliance, to include timelines, reporting, and open records requests; as outlined by IDEA and the GADOE

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Integrity/Ethics
• Teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree(s) in Special Education or related field AND 1 year of experience as a special education teacher, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
• Able to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
• Able to create an engaging class culture and to manage the classroom environment
• Communicate effectively; both orally and in writing
• Strong time-management, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
• Able to write IEP's and Special Education Eligibility reports
• Able to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• Pass required background check
• Able to travel up to 10% of the time within and between assigned geographic areas to support students; attend regularly scheduled meetings and participate in school activities, open houses, outings, and orientations