Teacher, Special Education

Fulton County Schools

About the Role

This role provides instruction for students with disabilities to support learning, decrease behavior, and increase student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload.
• Addresses the unique needs of students in caseload, including lifting and positioning, signing for deaf/hard of hearing students, and supporting students with intellectual, orthopedic, and severe/profound disabilities.
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate records.
• Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities.
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitates home-school communication via conferences, telephone calls, and written communications.
• Uses technology to support instruction.
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization.
• 0-1 year classroom experience.
• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods.
• Techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students.
• Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance.
• May have to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds.
• May require stooping or crouching.
• May have to diaper, catheterize, lift, position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting.
• Classroom environment.