Pre- K Teacher (Self-Contained)

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a dedicated special education professional to support instructional goals and student achievement within Georgia standards. The role involves adapting lessons, developing IEPs, and collaborating with families and general education staff.

The position emphasizes safety, documentation, and effective use of technology to assist students with disabilities and to enhance home-school communication. A valid GA teaching certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification required.
• 0–1 year classroom experience required.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Utilizes special methodologies to support student progress using GPS standards.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student.
• Addresses needs of students in caseload, including lifting or positioning.
• Administers ongoing evaluations of student progress and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for students with disabilities.
• Meets expectations of 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 staff and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication strategies

IDEA knowledge

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

First aid & positioning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement

• 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 Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
• Addresses the unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate 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 by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending 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

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification/Licensure

Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required

Experience Qualifications

0-1 year classroom experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
• May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
• May require stooping or crouching
• May have to diaper, catheterize, lift, position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting

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.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600