Special Education Teacher (Pre-K Self Contained)

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

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