Math Teacher, Special Education Math Teacher, Special Education

Fulton Schools

11d

About The Position

SummaryProvides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievementEssential 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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