Autism Classroom Teacher: Impactful & Empowering

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking an Autism Teacher - Self-Contained to provide instruction for students with disabilities and support learning outcomes.

You will develop individualized lessons, implement specialized instructional methods, and monitor IEPs while collaborating with families. Position involves using GPS standards and assisting with positive student progress in a self-contained setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required.
• 0-1 year classroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on the caseload.
• Addresses the unique needs of students in caseload (lifting/positioning, orthopedically impaired, deaf/hard of hearing).
• Administers evaluations of student progress and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication via conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Uses technology to support instruction.
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

IDEA knowledge

Written communication

Organizational skills

First aid/ positioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Fulton County Schools is seeking an Autism Teacher - Self-Contained to provide instruction for students with disabilities and support learning outcomes.

You will develop individualized lessons, implement specialized instructional methods, and monitor IEPs while collaborating with families. Position involves using GPS standards and assisting with positive student progress in a self-contained setting.