Teacher SPED 49%

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HABERSHAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT in Georgia seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide individualized learning experiences based on each child's needs for maximum development.

This certified, 190-day position requires Georgia certification in Special Education, completion of an accredited teacher training program, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and staff. You will align instruction with standards and maintain records to support student growth.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Georgia PSC is required.
• Special Education Certification in the appropriate level and subject area.
• Successful completion of an accredited teacher training program.

Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
• Available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.
• Maintains confidentiality for school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and parents.
• Models correct use of language, oral and written.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans for identified handicapped students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education Director.

Skills

People skills

Written & verbal communication

Instructional strategies

Multitasking

Education

Georgia certification (SRT4/SRT7)

Special Education Certification

Job description

Title: Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Location: School

Position: Certified

Contract Days: 190

Retirement: TRS

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Scale: Teacher

Minimum Requirements

Education: Certification by the State of Georgia in Education SRT4 SRT7 and content area specialization as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Hold Special Education Certification in the appropriate level and subject area.

Experience: Successful completion of an accredited teacher training program.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Skills in working effectively with people; effective writing and speaking skills; ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; ability to deal with multiple tasks.

Primary Function

To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and his special needs in order for maximum development of his abilities.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues.
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications.
• Maintains confidentiality for school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and parents.
• Models correct use of language, oral and written.
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
• Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline.
• Is punctual.
• Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
• Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher.
• Implements designated curriculum.
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Complies with conditions as stated in contract.
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.
• Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, and materials and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans for identified handicapped students.
• Does educational screenings for students referred for psychological testing.
• Serves as a member/consultant of the Student Support Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education Director.

Evaluation Instrument

• Teacher Keys