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Special Needs Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,302 / year median in Georgia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary Lyndon offers health care, 401K matching, vacation pay, small class sizes, ten‐month calendar and lunch benefits.Scope or Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the instruction and evaluation of students, maintaining good order in the classroom by managing student conduct, and providing a moral and ethical role model both on and off campus.Essential Functions:
- Deliver essential content as outlined in the course description and standards of education
- Evaluate students frequently using best practices of assessments, both formative and summative
- Give frequent feedback to students and parents regarding their progress
- Differentiate instruction based on student learning styles and needs
- Attend to parent concerns and communicate with parents when their child is struggling in a manner that is professional and compassionate
- Maintain positive rapport with students
- Keep current in areas of pedagogy, skills, and content
- Set annual professional development goals aimed at advancing the quality of teaching and learning
- Embrace a spirit of collaboration with colleagues
- Interact professionally with adults & students within the guidelines of the Faculty & Student Handbooks
- Maintain professional standards of dress and grooming
- Be present in a classroom or designated area during the assigned times as well as at other times outside of the school day as required by the Head of School
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment
- Attend regular meetings, departmental, faculty, etc.
- Be present at school assemblies and supervise students