SY 26-27 Special Education English and Language Arts Teacher

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree(s) in Special Education OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia PSC approved certification in Special education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong data-collection, differentiation, and specialized instructional strategy skills
• Ability to adapt learning plans to meet various needs and learning styles
• Understanding of the GADOE Implementation Manual guidelines for Special Education
• Ability to write IEP’s and Special Education Eligibility reports
• Ability to learn new technology tools quickly (e.g., database and web-based tools)
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required

Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Integrity/Ethics
• Teamwork
• Professionalism