Teacher, Special Education/Pre-K

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction for students with disabilities and support learning outcomes. The role involves developing and adapting lessons, implementing IEPs, and collaborating with parents and staff to enhance student achievement.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and Georgia teaching certification, with 0-1 year of classroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required.
• 0-1 year classroom experience required.

Responsabilités

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Implements instruction using GPS standards to support student progress.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on the caseload.
• Addresses the needs of students with disabilities (mobility, deaf/hard of hearing).
• Administers evaluations of student progress and maintains records.
• Follows due process procedures for referred and eligible students.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication through 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 the administrator.

Connaissances

Communication

Classroom management

IDEA knowledge

Oral and written communication

Organization

First aid / positioning

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

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