Elementary Autism/SELS Teacher - Empower Students

Anova Education; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paulding County School District in Georgia is seeking an Autism Teacher for elementary school to support students with autism/SELs within the Exceptional Students Education Program. You will collaborate with teachers, support staff and administration to implement IEPs and strategies that promote student growth and success.

You will provide instruction, manage learning environments, and adhere to district policies and state regulations, reporting progress to families and coordinating with the

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission.
• Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adaptive Curriculum, depending on assignment.
• Must possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credentials as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and annually review the IEP of each eligible student on the caseload.
• Work with parents in all aspects of their child's educational program.
• Supervise paraprofessionals assigned to provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and/or regular class settings.
• Compile, maintain and submit all required reports in a timely manner.
• Provide educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service.
• Assure that all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs.
• Implement assistive technology as indicated according to IEP.
• Effectively utilize available technology in the development of the IEP and related documents.
• Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated.
• Administer ongoing evaluations of student progress toward mastery of established goals and objectives, and report progress to parents.
• Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers who teach mainstreamed exceptional students.
• Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations including lifting physically handicapped students.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credentials as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignment.
• Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Skills

Student assessment

IEP development

Parent communication

Class management

Behavior management

Assistive technology

Education

Georgia Teaching Certificate - Special Education

Special Education General Curriculum or Adaptive Curriculum

Appropriate content area(s)

Tools

IEP software

Assistive technology tools

Job description

Paulding County School District in Georgia is seeking an Autism Teacher for elementary school to support students with autism/SELs within the Exceptional Students Education Program. You will collaborate with teachers, support staff and administration to implement IEPs and strategies that promote student growth and success.

You will provide instruction, manage learning environments, and adhere to district policies and state regulations, reporting progress to families and coordinating with the