Special Education Teacher

Teacher For Special Education

Under the direction of the school principal, special education director and supervisors, the special education teacher provides direct instruction and support to students with disabilities and works in collaboration with the general education teacher. Acts as the lead facilitator in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and all documentation required in its implementation. Provides an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.

Performance responsibilities include:

1. Providing both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities.
2. Preparing for IEP/RTI team meetings and providing case management for assigned students with disabilities.
3. Interpreting both formal and informal classroom based assessments for students in order to make instructional decisions.
4. Selecting and adapting materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum.
5. Participating in professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction.
6. Supervising and planning for the continuing professional development of paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
7. Providing an instructional program to meet the needs of all students including students with disabilities.
8. Maintaining accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and administrative regulation.
9. Assisting the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
10. Making provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
11. Establishing relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community that reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
12. Planning and supervising purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, paraprofessionals and volunteers.
13. Appraising his/her own effectiveness and demonstrating successful application of skills and information acquired to increase effectiveness.
14. Participating in school management and sharing responsibility for the total school program.
15. Attending staff meetings and serving on staff committees as required.
16. Meeting required deadlines for annual reviews and eligibility redetermination.
17. Assisting students with other needs as appropriate; such as toileting, feeding and etc.
18. Providing health services necessary to enable students to benefit from educational services.
19. Completing all required paperwork according to compliance and within the given timeframe.
20. Maintaining fair and accurate grading policies and procedures, attendance, email and web pages as required through the technology system provided by the RCSS.

Knowledge of the RCSS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, RCSS special education program. Thorough knowledge of Individual Education Program (IEP), learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection, best instructional practices, research based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments, Individuals with Disabilities IDEA Act (IDEA 2004), and state and federal policies and procedures related to students with disabilities. Provides instructional support in an inclusive setting, when necessary. Works well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instructional programs and materials. Collects instructional data for the decision making process. Possess excellent communication skills.

Possess a Bachelor's degree in special education and/or pursuing special education certification in a content area is desirable. Meets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Ability to move around the classroom including stooping, bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects up to 20 pounds.