Teacher, SPED NT 6 Augusta YDC August, GA (NSC)

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Department of Juvenile Justice

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Job Description:

Under the direction of the supervisor develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students with disabilities. Plans organizes and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills language cognition and memory.
Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics multi-sensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students varying needs and interests.
Teach socially acceptable behavior as determined by the students Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Develop appropriate accommodations for access to the General Education Curriculum
Provide differentiated instruction
Maintain an annual review log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner
Maintain an eligibility log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner
Collect current data for Students with Disabilities (SWD) eligibility report
Complete SWD progress monitoring in a timely fashion
Adhere to system guidelines when SWD enter a facility
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe question and investigate.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
Meet with parents to discuss their childs progress and determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
Confer with parents administrators and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) designed to promote students academic and social/emotional development in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate complete student records as required by law district policies and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for lessons units projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Develop plans for effective communication monitoring and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
Provide crisis intervention as needed for students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.
OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educators Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess all the following:

Bachelors degree in education or special education
A Clear Renewable Certification SRT- 4 or higher in Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)
May Include Special Education Cognitive Level (4-8) or (6-12)
Knowledge of developing IEPs for students with disabilities
Content Math and ELA

NOTE: Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not
required.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays vacation and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Required Experience:

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