Empowering Special Education Teacher - IEP Focus

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction for students with disabilities, supporting learning and reducing disruptive behavior to raise achievement.

Responsibilities include developing/modifying lessons, implementing IEPs, collaborating with families, and utilizing GPS-based instructional methods. Requires Bachelor's and Georgia teaching certification; 0–1 year experience preferred.

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 caseload students (e.g., lifting, positioning, signing for deaf/hard of hearing).
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for 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, administrators, and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom management

IDEA knowledge

Written communication

Organizational skills

First aid basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, GA seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction for students with disabilities, supporting learning and reducing disruptive behavior to raise achievement.

Responsibilities include developing/modifying lessons, implementing IEPs, collaborating with families, and utilizing GPS-based instructional methods. Requires Bachelor's and Georgia teaching certification; 0–1 year experience preferred.