Special Education Teacher (Autism)

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a dedicated educator to provide instruction for students with disabilities, develop and implement IEPs, and collaborate with general education staff to raise achievement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Georgia Teacher Certification, with 0-1 year classroom experience. You will support students' learning, adapt materials, and communicate with families to support the educational program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization.
• 0-1 year classroom experience required.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and instructional planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Implements instruction using GPS standards.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on caseload.
• Addresses needs of students with disabilities, including positioning and signing for deaf/hard of hearing students as needed.
• Administers progress evaluations and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for referred students.
• Communicates with parents/guardians about student progress and program.
• Uses technology to support instruction and serves as a resource to staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

IDEA knowledge

Oral & written communication

Organizational skills

Positioning techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Summary

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

Essential Duties

• 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
• Classroom management skills
• 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

• Classroom environment

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