About the position
The Exceptional Student Education Teacher is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning for students with disabilities. This role involves demonstrating knowledge of the eligibility process for special education services and assisting with the initiation and completion of the eligibility/IEP process. The teacher will develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each student on their caseload. Collaboration with parents/guardians and general education teachers is essential to maximize student achievement according to established guidelines. The teacher will also maintain accurate paperwork, adhere to district policies, and participate in various meetings.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assist with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload.
- Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program.
- Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
- Collaborate with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement.
- Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
- Deliver specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.
- Develop and implement data-driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Utilize formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals.
- Report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.
- Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.
- Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
- Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
- Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.
- Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.
- Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
- Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
- Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
- Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
- Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
- Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, including lifting, feeding, and toileting as appropriate.
- Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
- Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
