Special Education Teacher (MOID Self-Contained)

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for MOID Self-Contained at Tri-Cities High. The role focuses on providing instruction for students with disabilities and reducing challenging behaviors while boosting achievement.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs, coordinating with parents, applying GPS-aligned instruction, and using technology to support learning in a self-contained classroom. Bachelor’s degree and Georgia teaching certification required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 of students in caseload.
• Administers evaluations of student progress and maintains 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 conferences, calls, and written communications.
• Uses technology to support instruction.
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

IDEA knowledge

Written & verbal comm

Organizational skills

First aid & positioning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher (MOID Self-Contained)

Category: Special Education

Job Function: Teaching

Department: Tri-Cities High

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 of 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.

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.