Behavior Support Teacher

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Behavior Support Teacher to assist in implementing interventions for at-risk students. The role involves collaboration with staff and parents, coaching teachers, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and Georgia certification in Special Education. This full-time position requires a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, with a focus on improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience.
• Must hold or be eligible for Georgia certification in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing interventions for at-risk students.
• Collaborate with parents and staff regarding instructional decisions.
• Coach intervention teachers on effective instructional methods.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Category: Teaching

Job Function: Teaching

Department: Exceptional Children - Behavior

Summary

Assists school personnel in implementation of the interventions for at-risk students; Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for struggling students in compliance with all State and Federal laws, State Department of Education, and Fulton County Board of Education policies, rules, and regulations, including the Georgia Performance Standards

Instruction

Essential Duties

• Models and supports instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and the adapted curriculum
• Participates in professional learning activities and plans/delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement and outcomes of at-risk students
• Collaborates with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for identified case-load
• Assists school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing effective teaching strategies and instructional/behavioral interventions
• Assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
• Coaches intervention teachers on the proper implementation and fidelity of assigned student interventions
  
  

Due Process

• Maintains communication with special education staff, local school personnel including the Rti/SST chair, intervention personnel and District personnel regarding interventions and programmatic needs
• Maintains student-level data related to each assigned school’s intervention program
• Collaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure timely data input/submission for identified students/school caseload
• Monitors assessment/intervention timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations
• Models appropriate data collection for identified interventions
• Coordinates/participates in the development of intervention plans within assigned school(s)
  
  

Other

• Attends applicable meetings and shares information with appropriate local building personnel
• Contributes to, but does not bear final responsibility for annual evaluations of staff
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
  
  

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia certification in one or more areas of Special Education, Counseling, Social Work

Leadership Certification strongly preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to at-risk students or students with disabilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
• Ability to work with collaborative teams
• Ability to use Microsoft Office 365 and other system software programs
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students, parents, administrators and staff
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Requires travel to multiple schools within the District
  
  

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
  
  

Posting ID: 32151

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 [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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