Special Education Teacher

About the Employer

Job Summary

This position plays a pivotal role in providing direct instruction to students with individualized education plans (IEPs) as part of the Program for Exceptional Children within the district's schools.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Provides Instruction

• Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
• Provides content development
• Builds for transfer

Assesses and Encourages Student Progress

• Promotes student engagement
• Monitors student progress
• Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress
• Supports students

Manages the Learning Environment

• Uses time efficiently
• Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom

Ability to Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders

• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills

Use of Technology

• Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
• Participates in professional learning to enhance ability to provide engaging online instruction
• Participates in required professional learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement

Clear Communication with Students and Parents

• Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner

Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and district policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to district policies
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
• Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
• Complies with school, district, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Is punctual
• Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
• Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Complies with conditions as stated in the contract of employment
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
• Models correct use of language, oral, and written
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implements designated curriculum
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

Acts in a Professional Manner

• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety, and good order
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings
• Other duties
• Performs other duties as required based on the specific content area taught (such as content-area competitions, after-hours activities, etc.)
• Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for paraprofessional(s), other supporting staff, and volunteer(s), and provides input to the administrative staff on the performance of these individuals
• Performs other duties as required by the district, the school, or student need

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited college or university required.

Advanced Knowledge of Adolescent Growth and Development

• Advanced knowledge of adolescent growth and development.

Proficiency in Reading and Interpreting Documents

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents related to safety, technology, and educational procedures.

Ability to Prepare and Communicate Effectively

• Ability to prepare and communicate effectively through written reports, lesson plans, and correspondence.

Skill in Computing and Interpreting Data

• Skill in computing and interpreting data, including rate, ratio, and percent calculations.

Proficiency in PC Operations and Software Applications

• Proficiency in PC operations and software applications, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Capability to Serve as a Liaison

• Capability to serve as a liaison with various professionals and effectively collaborate with parents and guardians.

Capacity to Adapt Instructional Strategies

• Capacity to adapt instructional strategies and provide accommodations to meet individual student needs.

Strong Physical Capability

• Strong physical capability to manage classroom and student needs, including potential crisis intervention situations.

Ability to Obtain Clearance Certificate from GapsC

• Ability to obtain clearance certificate from GapsC.

Meets Georgia State Certification Requirements in Special Education

• Meets Georgia state certification requirements in special education.

Salary/Terms/Benefits

• 190-day work year.
• Salary based on certification and experience; placement on the Georgia Annual Salary Schedule and position supplements.
• Excellent benefits package (including health insurance, dental and life insurance, employee assistance program); personal and sick leave; membership in teachers' retirement system.

Application Requirements

Screening/consideration for employment will begin after closing date. An eligibility list will be created and will include only the candidates who meet the established qualifications. Chosen candidates will be contacted for interviews. An equal opportunity employer
• Complete an online application.
• Submit professional certificates, transcripts, and three (3) professional evaluations and/or reference letters respective to this position.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.