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Teacher, Elementary Special Education General Curriculum IRR (171)[187]
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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
POSITION TITLE
Teacher, Special Education (IRR)ALL LEVELS, ES, MS, HS JOB CODE
171 (ES, MS, & HSIRR SPED POSITIONS
)DIVISION
LeadershipSALARY SCHEDULE
TeacherDEPARTMENT
LeadershipWORKDAYS
187REPORTS TO:
PrincipalPAY GRADE
CIT (4, 5, 6, 7)FLSA:
ExemptPAY FREQUENCY
MonthlyPRIMARY FUNCTION
To work with parents/guardians to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible exceptional learners.REVISION DATE
(S): 9/24REQUIREMENTS:
1.Educational Level:
Bachelor's degree required; If you are seeking alternative certification, you must have passed or exempted the GACE Basic Skills Test and the GACE Special Education General Curriculum Content Test or Adaptive Content test 2.Certification/License Required:
Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate 3.Experience:
None 4.Physical Activities:
Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities 5.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Written and oral communication; knowledge of areas of disability and special education practices and procedures; specialized instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner; student behavior management The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance. 2. Completes designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service. 3. Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each student on the caseload, at least annually. 4. Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program. 5. Complies, maintains, and submits accurate paperwork within designated timelines. 6. Provides educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service. 7. Assures all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents. 8. Demonstrates knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs. 9. Develops and implements carefully designated data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student needs. 10. Serves as a resource to the general education teachers who teach students with disabilities. 11. Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description. 12. Demonstrates knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP. 13. Maintains lesson plans according to policies and/or directives. 14. Utilizes formative and summative assessments and collects data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives and reports progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis. 15. Facilitates effective use of instructive and assistive technology. 16. Adheres to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules. 17. Maintains prompt and professional communication with parents. 18. Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.Benefits
- Dental Insurance