Teacher SPED NT- 4 - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (NSC)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice in Macon, GA seeks a Teacher SPED NT-4 to deliver specialized instruction to students with disabilities, aligned with IEPs. The position emphasizes differentiated instruction, collaboration with families, and accurate record-keeping.

A Georgia Clear Renewable Teaching Certificate is required or candidate eligible to obtain it, with an annual salary based on certifications and experience. The role offers a robust state benefits package.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required and eligible for Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate.
• OR Provisional Georgia Educator’s Certificate with eligibility for Georgia Clear and Renewable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support in a positive environment.
• Use strategies to develop sensory, language, cognition, and memory skills.
• Instruct with phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to meet student needs.
• Teach to IEP goals and apply positive behavioral support.
• Differentiate instruction and modify curricula for students with disabilities.
• Develop accommodations for access to the general curriculum.
• Maintain logs and reports including SWD eligibility and progress monitoring.
• Communicate with parents and professionals to support student growth.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or special education

Georgia Clear Renewable Teacher Certificate (or eligible)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Teacher SPED NT- 4 - Macon RYDC - Macon, GA (NSC) Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice Job Requisition ID: JR0000002438 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: BASED ON CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (ANNUAL SALARY)

Under the direction of the supervisor, develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students with disabilities. Plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

Job Specific Duties

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Develop appropriate accommodations for access to the General Education Curriculum.
• Provide differentiated instruction.
• Maintain an annual review log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner.
• Maintain an eligibility log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner.
• Collect current data for Students with Disabilities (SWD) eligibility report.
• Complete SWD progress monitoring in a timely fashion.
• Adhere to system guidelines when SWD enter a facility.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress and determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ academic and social/emotional development in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete student records, as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educator’s Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or special education
• A Clear Renewable Certification SRT- 4 or higher in Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
• May Include Special Education Cognitive Level (4-8) or (6-12)
• Knowledge of developing IEPs for students with disabilities
• Content Math and ELA
• NOTE: Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not required.

Benefits

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.

• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.