Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

190 day contract FLSA- Exempt

Qualifications:

• Special education certification issued by the GaPSC
• Ability to work with administrators, faculty and staff, students, parents/guardians and the general public
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Job Goal:

To provide the appropriate instruction for all students assigned to them to maximize the potential of these students.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents, and colleagues.
• Facilitate home-school communication by holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications
• Maintain confidentiality of students and students' records.
• Work cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents.
• Comply with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Conduct assigned classes at the times scheduled
• Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
• Provide adequate information, plans, and materials for a substitute teacher
• Maintain accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
• Demonstrate professional practices in teaching and models correct grammar and usage.
• Demonstrate accurate and up to date knowledge of content
• Implement designated curriculum and ensure students receive all services assigned
• Maintain lesson plans as required by school policy
• Protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assume responsibility for supervising student in out of class settings
• Attend all meetings concerning their students and follow Due Process procedures
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the principal or designee.
• Demonstrate prompt and in person attendance
• Follows the Georgia Professional Standards for Educators