Special Education Teacher (Interrelated)

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning, decreases behavior, and increases student achievement. The teacher develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs; uses specialized instructional methods aligned with GPS standards; and develops, implements, monitors, and reviews an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload. The role addresses students’ unique needs, including lifting and positioning students with significant disabilities or signing for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. The teacher evaluates student progress, maintains appropriate records, follows due-process procedures, and meets expectations for general education teachers. The role also involves working with parents and guardians, facilitating home-school communication, using technology to support instruction, serving as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related-services personnel, and performing other duties assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for the area of specialization.
0–1 year of classroom experience required.
Proven communication and instructional strategies.
Classroom management skills.
Knowledge of IDEA and due-process requirements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of basic first-aid methods and techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students.

Responsibilities

Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
Uses specialized instructional methods to support student progress using GPS standards.
Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the IEP for each student on the caseload.
Addresses students’ unique needs, including lifting and positioning students with disabilities or signing for deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
Administers ongoing evaluations of student progress 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 and guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
Facilitates home-school communication through conferences, telephone calls, and 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.