Teacher AUT-Moderate-Level II - Special Education

Gwinnett County Public Schools•Anderson, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher AUT-Moderate-Level II plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities based on the district’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum. The teacher creates an environment conducive to students’ intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and provides direct and/or specially designed instruction consistent with students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs). The position also collaborates with regular classroom teachers and school staff to develop academic and behavioral supports and participates in the school’s regular faculty duties. The teacher develops instructional objectives, lesson plans, learning resources, and assessments aligned with the AKS and students’ needs. Responsibilities include delivering research-based instruction, monitoring and assessing student progress, providing feedback, adjusting instruction, maintaining student assessment and due-process records, and communicating with students, parents, and colleagues. The teacher may assist students with physical and self-help needs, ensure their safe travel at school and on study trips, and support medically related procedures as needed. The role requires compliance with federal, state, and district special education policies and procedures, participation in professional learning, and completion of assigned professional duties. The work involves frequent standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, and communicating; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds. The employee must operate a motor vehicle and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

Meet Georgia certification requirements in the appropriate field of education.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC)-approved college or university.
Previous teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and in-depth knowledge of the content in the field of certification.
Knowledge of curriculum integration techniques, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices.
Understanding of the teaching and learning process.
Ability to integrate technology into instruction to increase student learning.
Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents, and the community.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills.
Mastery of the subject area.
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district’s AKS curriculum and create an environment conducive to student development.
Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction consistent with the district curriculum and students’ IEPs.
Consult and collaborate with classroom teachers and administrators on academic and behavioral management programs and supports for students with disabilities.
Develop and prioritize instructional objectives, identify prerequisite skills, prepare lesson plans, select and modify resources, and plan assessments aligned to the AKS and learner needs.
Deliver instruction using effective, research-based strategies, including guided and independent practice, explicit vocabulary instruction, visual representations, questioning techniques, literacy instruction, technology, and inquiry-based problem solving.
Assess student learning and progress through screening, diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments; interpret results, provide feedback, maintain assessment records, and use results to plan subsequent instruction.
Administer screening and diagnostic assessments to children referred to special education and communicate evaluation results to parents and regular classroom teachers.
Organize the learning environment, maintain behavior conducive to learning, establish expectations, monitor behavior, and encourage participation and mutual respect.
Assist students with physical and self-help needs, including toileting, feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing, and medically related procedures as needed; ensure safe travel at school and on study trips.
Oversee due-process requirements, coordinate or serve on eligibility and placement teams, maintain required records, complete reporting forms, and comply with federal, state, and district policies and procedures.
Inform designated school administrators about program progress, issues, and concerns.
Participate in professional growth and learning activities and apply acquired knowledge and skills to instruction.
Carry out professional responsibilities, including timely and accurate records and reports, substitute plans, regular attendance, collaboration with staff, and positive home-school communication.
Perform other duties as assigned.