Teacher, Special Education-Interrelated

Category: Special Education Job Function: Teaching Department: Dunwoody Springs Elementary Summary 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 needsUtilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standardsDevelops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseloadAddresses 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 studentsAdministers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate recordsFollows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilitiesMeets expectations according to the general education teacher job descriptionWorks with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programFacilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communicationsUses technology to support instructionServes as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnelPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Bachelor’s Degree Certification/Licensure Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required Experience Qualifications 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 Working Conditions Classroom environment Physical Demands Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching May have to diaper, catheterize, lift, position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting Posting ID: 35344 It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135. Teacher, Special Education-Interrelated Req ID: Fulton County Schools Nearest Major Market: Atlanta