Tchr Sp Ed - Autistic Mod/Seve - Special Education
Description
License and Certification Qualifications: Meets Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.
Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.
Experience Qualifications: Previous teaching experience preferred.
Skills Qualifications: Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification; knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices; ability to understand the teaching/learning process; ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community; excellent oral and written communication skills; and effective human relations skills.
Primary Responsibilities: Plan for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum and provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
1. Demonstrate
command of school subject being taught.
2. Develop and prioritize short and long-term
instructional objectives based on district AKS curriculum.
a. Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or
knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
b. Plan instruction as needed to promote student
mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
c. Analyze student work and assessments to determine
instructional needs.
d. Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional
objectives of the AKS for all students.
e. Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.
3. Evaluate, select, and modify resources and
activities.
a. Review resources including district core
materials.
b. Select core materials and other resources
that match the AKS.
c. Select resources that match the learner(s)
needs.
d. Select resources that reflect scientifically-based
research on effective instruction.
4. Provide initial focus for the lesson.
a. Communicate specific learning objectives
to students.
b. Link lesson content to students’ prior knowledge,
background experience, and/or real-world application of content.
c. Capture student attention through active
involvement.
5. Organize content for presentation of the
lesson.
a. Present information in a logical sequence.
b. Organize the presentation of content into
blocks or steps based on the students’ needs and the complexity of the
material.
c. Follow research-based organizational plan
for content organization, such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson,
guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing.
6. Utilize scientifically researched effective
instructional strategies and methods of providing information for students
to acquire the learning.
a. Assess students’ learning of the AKS and
provide specific feedback to students and parents.
b. Provide collaborative learning opportunities
to enhance student achievement.
c. Provide multiple opportunities for distributed
guided practice followed by independent practice.
d. Teach essential content-related vocabulary.
e. Utilize a variety of nonverbal/visual representations
of content and skills.
f. Teach students to summarize their learning.
g. Teach skills for improving reading and writing
proficiency/literacy across content areas.
h. Access and/or build students’ background
knowledge and experience.
i. Utilize and teach questioning and cuing/prompting
techniques.
j. Utilize technology effectively to plan,
teach, and assess.
k. Utilize inquiry-based problem-solving learning
strategies with students in all content areas.
l. Teach and require students to set personal
goals for improving their academic achievement.
m. Teach students to compare and contrast knowledge,
concepts, and content.
7. Provide formative assessment that measures
student progress toward AKS objectives.
a. Monitor students’ progress in learning through
a variety of techniques.
b. Adjust instructional plans based on formative
assessment results.
c. Provide criteria that allow students to measure
their own progress toward an objective.
8. Provide summative assessment that measures
student achievement of objectives.
a. Assess students' learning of the AKS.
b. Provide assessments that are appropriate
for the learner(s).
c. Maintain assessment records for each student.
d. Communicate assessment results to student.
e. Utilize assessment results to plan for subsequent
instruction.
9. Organize learning environment to maximize
student time on task.
a. Organize and arrange classroom to facilitate
learning.
b. Ensure smooth transitions from one activity
to another.
c. Maintain an orderly system for housekeeping
duties including attendance, passes, announcements, distributing and collecting
materials, and homework assignments.
10. Maintain behavior that is conducive to learning.
a. Define and communicate behavior expectations
to students.
b. Monitor behavior and provide appropriate
feedback to students.
c. Manage inappropriate behavior effectively.
d. Focus on student behavior rather than personality.
e. Treat sensitive situations with discretion.
f. Encourage participation from all students.
g. Establish mutual respect between teacher
and students.
h. Convey warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm.
11. Participate in professional growth and professional
learning activities.
a. Apply new knowledge and skills acquired
in planning and delivery of student instruction.
b. Demonstrate evidence of progress toward
individual goals plan.
12. Maintain professional responsibilities and
act as a role model.
a. Utilize standard written expression and
acceptable oral expression.
b. Demonstrate punctuality to class, to assigned
duties, and to other school activities.
c. Submit records, reports, and forms accurately
and promptly.
d. Provide clear plans for substitute teachers.
e. Maintain regular attendance.
f. Demonstrate a willingness to share
ideas, methods, and materials.
g. Cooperate with staff and support the development
of activities and goals of the school.
h. Encourage positive school and home communications.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.