SY 26-27 Special Education Primary/Elementary Grade K-5 Teacher

About the role

The Special Education Teacher provides daily instruction and support in the virtual academic environment. Responsibilities include initiating, developing, and facilitating Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, collaborating with instructional teachers, serving as a case manager, and monitoring student progress.

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
• Maintain 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
• 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)
• Proficient in MS Excel, MSWord, and Outlook
• Proficient in G-Suite
• Strong technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Pass required background check

Competencies

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