Special Education Teacher: IEP & Inclusion Champion

TrulyHired; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Teacher (IRR) to serve all levels (ES/MS/HS) in Georgia. The role centers on developing and providing an appropriate SPED program for eligible learners, with IEP planning and collaboration with families and school staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Georgia teaching certificate, with monthly pay and district guidelines. Experience is not required, but knowledge of disability areas and instructional strategies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must pass or exempt GACE Basic Skills Test and the GACE Special Education General Curriculum Content Test or Adaptive Content test
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate
• Experience: None
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities include written and oral communication; knowledge of areas of disability and special education practices and procedures; specialized instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner; student behavior management

Responsibilities

• Demonst ates prompt and regular attendance.
• Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each student on the caseload, at least annually.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program.
• Complies, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• Provides educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service.
• Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs.
• Develops and implements carefully designated data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student needs.
• Serves as a resource to the general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• Utilizes formative and summative assessments and collects data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives and reports progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
• Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Disability knowledge

Behavior management

IEP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Teacher (IRR) to serve all levels (ES/MS/HS) in Georgia. The role centers on developing and providing an appropriate SPED program for eligible learners, with IEP planning and collaboration with families and school staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and valid Georgia teaching certificate, with monthly pay and district guidelines. Experience is not required, but knowledge of disability areas and instructional strategies is essential.