Special Education Teacher

iDeal Hire; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IdealHire Technologies, Inc. seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction for students with disabilities to support learning and social-emotional development in Atlanta, GA.

The candidate should hold GA Special Education certification, be willing to pursue full licensure, and bring 2+ years of relevant experience. Schedule is Mon-Fri, 7:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with pay starting at $42k annually. Collaboration with families and IEP planning are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Valid GA teaching certification in Special Education (K-12 or K-5) with appropriate endorsements.
• Case by Case on Provisionals with willingness to obtain full license.
• 2+ years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience with a range of behaviors.

Responsabilités

• Instruct students with disabilities through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.
• Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, breaches of ethics, or any criminal activity of which the employee becomes aware.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Connaissances

Student achievement

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Social-emotional support

Formation

GA teaching certification (Special Education)

Endorsements in Special Education

Description du poste

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher provides instruction for students with disabilities to support learning, decreased behavioral challenges and increased student achievement.

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education Teacher provides instruction for students with disabilities to support learning, decreased behavioral challenges and increased student achievement.

Position Details:

• Location:Atlanta, GA


• Pay:Starting at $42


• Schedule:M-F - 7:15a-3:30p

Qualifications:

• Valid GA teaching certification in Special Education (K-12 or K-5)with appropriate endorsements


• Case by Case on Provisionals with experience with willingness to obtain full license


• 2+ years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities preferred


• Experience with a range ofbehaviors

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional


• needs of students


• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset


• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no


• matter their circumstances.


• Exemplar instructional best practices,


• Mentoring support


• Strong relationship building skills

Responsibilities:

Instruction

• Instruct students with disabilities through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.


• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEP) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.


• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.


• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.


• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.


• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student’s comprehension of the material.


• Administer and/or supports state and local testing processes and policies.


• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement instruction.


• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.


• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.


• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom, and responding to emails and phone calls from parents, school administrators, and staff in a timely manner.


• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.


• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.


• Attends in-person faculty meetings, teacher training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.


• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.


• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.


• Complies with all requirements for mandatory reporting of child abuse, illegal harassment, breaches of ethics, or any criminal activity of which the employee becomes aware.


• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Professionalism

• Actively participate in instructional coaching sessions, professional development, and lesson planning clinics


• Be prompt and present daily; eager to participate in parent meetings, and other school functions that require student supervision after hours.


• Develop meaningful relationships with students and their families by keeping them informed on education-related issues and school events


• Openly collaborate with ALL staff members: partner teacher, network content teams, grade level team, special area teachers, school assistants, operational staff, etc.


• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator