Special Education Teacher Amana Academy Charter School - 3.6 Alpharetta, GA Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Teamwork Outdoor work experience Teaching Certification Bachelor's degree Working with students Organizational skills Special Education Certification Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description Position:

Teacher-Special Education Job Location:

North Campus Job Title:

Special Education Teacher Department:

Academics Reports To:

Principal or Appointed Designee Work Schedule:

190

Days, Full Time Exempt Start Date:

Immediate Amana Academy is a thriving Expeditionary Learning School with 2 campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Now celebrating our 20th year, Amana Academy's Alpharetta Campus serves a diverse group of 700+ students in grades K-8. Amana Academy's West Atlanta Campus is located in Smyrna and will serve grades KG-7. With over one hundred staff members, Amana has an excellent team culture that actively facilitates teacher leadership. Teachers at Amana are dynamic leaders in their profession who instill a passion for lifelong learning and independent critical thinking through a holistic curriculum driven by research, innovative practices and a collaborative, international culture.

DOING WORK THAT MATTERS

Embracing the EL Education framework, Amana Academy teachers provide classroom instruction that is active, engaging, challenging, and meaningful, and that enables students to demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance Standards. Amana teachers should have a sense of adventure and curiosity and a desire to work in a diverse, supportive and collaborative environment.

HOW YOU WILL EMPOWER STUDENTS TO GO BEYOND

The Special Education Teachers provide instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and increases student achievement. Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. 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 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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited university required

Certification/Licensure:

Valid Georgia Teaching Certification in Special Education for this position

Experience:

2+ years of classroom experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proven communication and instructional strategies Classroom management skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Excellent organizational skills

HOW YOU WILL GO BEYOND

Staff must be comfortable teaching and leading students in both an indoor and outdoor setting. Staff must possess and demonstrate an innate comfort with flexibility and being able to adapt to new circumstances.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person