Teacher, Special Education Interrelated

Muscogee County School District; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscogee County School District is seeking a Teacher for Special Education Interrelated positions at various locations. The role involves developing success for special education students and implementing curriculum tailored to individual needs.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Georgia Teacher certification or be eligible for certification. The environment values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for certification in Special Education General Curriculum.
• Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Ability to implement district approved curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized learning plan materials.
• Complete timely and accurate progress monitoring documents.
• Communicate with students, parents, and administration.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Instructional strategies

Student management

Education

Bachelor Degree in job related field

Job description

The Muscogee County School District has up to 6,000 employees from all backgrounds. We offer opportunities for everyone including support personnel, teachers, leaders, tradespeople, and much more.

Join the Muscogee County School District in “Creating We” in an environment that values the unique experiences and perspectives each of us bring to our community.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Position Title

Teacher, Special Education Interrelated

Salary

Teacher Salary Schedule

Work Days

190

Location

Various Locations

Reports To

Principal

This posting is to recruit for existing vacancies and/or positions that become available at our various schools.

Primary Function

Develops special education students’ success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documents teaching and student progress/activities and outcomes; addresses students’ specific needs; provides a safe and optimal learning environment; and provides feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements

• Educational Level: Bachelor Degree in job related field
• Certification/License: Valid Georgia Teacher certification or eligibility for GA certification in Special Education General Curriculum as well as core academic content areas.
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication; instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; student management

Essential Duties

1. Adapts classroom work to provide students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that reflect accommodations, modification and IEP driven attributes.
2. Demonstrates the ability to complete timely and accurate documents to include progress monitoring data, functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans, and individualized education plans.
3. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEP goal progress monitoring, etc).
4. Understands and implements IDEA driven compliance timelines.
5. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
6. Demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.
7. Instructs students through the use of a variety of teaching strategies, differentiation, and application of unique learning and behavioral practices.
8. Demonstrates an understanding of inclusive programming and instruction in the regular education setting and direct instruction in the pull out setting.
9. Exhibits professionalism in all job related situations; follows professional ethics in all work related activities.
10. Provides instruction that is appropriate; communicates responsibly with all individuals and groups; assumes a fair share of outside-the-classroom school responsibilities; maintains plans according to policies and/or directives; promotes the responsible use of materials and equipment; submits accurate paperwork on schedule; prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
11. Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; directs the conduct of students in accordance with policies at all times; takes all reasonable measures to protect students’ health and safety.
12. Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
13. Meets certification and accreditation standards.
14. Seeks to improve through professional development and evaluation activities.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

The Muscogee County School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.