Instructional Support Teacher, Occupational/Physical

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Support Teacher assists school-based personnel in improving teaching quality and student learning for students with fine and gross motor, activities-of-daily-living, and sensory disorders. The role supports knowledge and application of appropriate strategies and instructional methods for students with motor and sensory disorders, in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, State Department of Education requirements, Fulton County Board of Education policies, rules, and regulations, and the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. The position models and supports evidence-based interventions, provides professional learning and coaching, analyzes student data, and collaborates with families and school staff. It also supports special education compliance and due-process activities, including evaluations, eligibility, IEP development and documentation, timelines, data reporting, and staff training. The role requires travel to multiple schools within the District and is performed in a normal office environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia licensure in Occupational or Physical Therapy.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a school-based Occupational or Physical Therapist, including conducting evaluations, determining eligibility, and writing effective IEPs.
Ability to apply critical-thinking skills to develop solutions to various issues.
Ability to plan and implement short- and long-range goals and objectives.
Ability to work with collaborative teams.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other system software programs.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working effectively with students, parents, administrators, school psychologists, and teaching and related-services staff.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to special education.
Ability to lift and carry 30–50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
Ability to restrain students with disabilities, if necessary, using proper restraint techniques.

Nice To Haves

Leadership Certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Model for and support occupational and physical therapists and occupational/physical therapy assistants in providing evidence-based interventions for students with identified motor and sensory disorders.
Plan and deliver professional learning activities for staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with motor and sensory disorders.
Participate in professional learning activities related to student achievement, compliance, and IEP case management.
Collaborate with parents and local school staff on instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
Analyze student data routinely to help school staff use effective teaching strategies and methodologies for students with motor and sensory disorders.
Provide coaching and follow-up to support District initiatives, including literacy and math instruction, personalized learning, and individualized instruction for students with disabilities.
Assist teachers in improving classroom management and climate through effective instructional methods and behavioral supports.
Maintain regular communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding referrals, evaluations, identification, and programming for students with disabilities.
Train school-based instructional staff on Medicaid documentation, RTI evaluations, eligibility, IEP development, and evidence-based practice for students with motor and sensory disorders.
Collaborate with school-based personnel to ensure timely data input and submission for students with disabilities.
Ensure timely and accurate educational evaluations of students referred for special education eligibility.
Monitor evaluation timelines for adherence to State regulations.
Monitor, assist, and support special education teaching staff with accurate documentation of student progress data.
Collaborate with school-based personnel to ensure accurate FTE reporting for students with disabilities.
Train and provide feedback on writing data-driven IEPs; monitor IEP data collection and analysis and support consistent practice and compliance.
Attend District IST meetings as assigned and share information with appropriate personnel.
Order and maintain inventory of departmental purchases.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.