Teacher SPED/Department Head

Title:  Special Education Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director
Location:  School
Position:  Certified
Contract Days:  190
Retirement:  TRS
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Pay Scale:  Teacher
 
Minimum Requirements:
 
Education:  Certification by the State of Georgia in Education SRT4 – SRT7 and content area specialization as required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.   Hold Special Education Certification in the appropriate level and subject area.
 
Experience:  Successful completion of an accredited teacher training program.
 
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:  Skills in working effectively with people; effective writing and speaking skills; ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners; ability to deal with multiple tasks.
 
Primary Function:  To provide appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities based on knowledge of each child and his special needs in order for maximum development of his abilities.
 
Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents and colleagues.

• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents.
• Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning and sending written communications.
• Maintains confidentiality for school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues and parents.
• Models correct use of language, oral and written.
• Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content.
• Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
• Complies with school, system and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies.
  • Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled.
  • Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and Is punctual.
  • Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy.
  • Provides adequate information, plans and materials for substitute teacher.
• Implements designated curriculum.
• Maintains accurate, complete and appropriate records and files reports promptly.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy.
• Complies with conditions as stated in contract.
• Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.
  • Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, and materials and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings.
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Plans for identified handicapped students.
• Does educational screenings for students referred for psychological testing.
• Serves as a member/consultant of the Student Support Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education Director.

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