Special Education Teacher

Pediatric Developmental Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution

IRA with company matching

Fingerprinting reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic staff in Georgia. This role focuses on developing and executing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to help students reach their fullest potential.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate in a qualifying Special Education field and possess a Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education.
• Endorsement for Visual Impairment is a plus.
• Strong ability in creating and executing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
• Communicate with staff and families about student progress.
• Prepare and submit detailed lesson plans.

Skills

Special Education teaching

IEP execution

Communication with families

Education

Valid Georgia teaching certificate in Special Education

Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Special Education Teacher to join our staff and work in an amazing school! Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, we want to hear from you!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Fingerprinting reimbursement

Special Education Teacher Qualifications

• A valid Georgia teaching certificate in a qualifying Special Education field (typically Special Education P–12 or Special Education General Curriculum/Early Childhood Education), at a Level 4 or higher.
• A Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities

• Create and execute Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for each of the students in your care
• Communicate with other staff and family members about each student's progress and struggles
• Prepare detailed lesson plans and submit them to administrators for approval
• Participate in IEP meetings as scheduled by the school
• Use individualized reinforcement techniques to keep each student on the path toward greatness
• Invite family members to participate in each student's educational progress
• Create and distribute progress reports quarterly
• Confer with on-site therapist over disciplinary and behavioral issues with students
• Create a safe, productive classroom environment