Behavior Support Teacher Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Behavior Support Teacher

Category:

Teaching

Job Function:

Teaching

Department:

Exceptional Children – Behavior
Summary
Assists school personnel in implementation of the interventions for at-risk students; Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for struggling students in compliance with all State and Federal laws, State Department of Education, and Fulton County Board of Education policies, rules, and regulations, including the Georgia Performance Standards
Essential Duties

Instruction:

Models and supports instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and the adapted curriculum Participates in professional learning activities and plans/delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement and outcomes of at-risk students
Collaborates with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for identified case-load
Assists school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing effective teaching strategies and instructional/behavioral interventions Assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
Coaches intervention teachers on the proper implementation and fidelity of assigned student interventions

Due Process:

Maintains communication with special education staff, local school personnel including the Rti/SST chair, intervention personnel and District personnel regarding interventions and programmatic needs
Maintains student-level data related to each assigned school’s intervention program
Collaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure timely data input/submission for identified students/school caseload
Monitors assessment/intervention timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations
Models appropriate data collection for identified interventions
Coordinates/participates in the development of intervention plans within assigned school(s)

Other:

Attends applicable meetings and shares information with appropriate local building personnel
Contributes to, but does not bear final responsibility for annual evaluations of staff
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia certification in one or more areas of Special Education, Counseling, Social Work
Leadership Certification strongly preferred
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to at-risk students or students with disabilities Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering 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 365 and other system software programs
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students, parents, administrators and staff
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Requires travel to multiple schools within the District
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds

Posting ID:

32151