Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum

Special Education Teacher - Adapted Curriculum  School Year)

The Teacher should have completed a Bachelor’s degree or higher program in a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved program and possess a Georgia certificate as required by the Georgia Department of Education for the specified position. The Teacher should have demonstrated that he or she has the necessary ability, knowledge, and personal qualities to skillfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

He or she must have a philosophy compatible with Board of Education policy and possesses a personal attitude congenial with other faculty and staff.

The Teacher shall be employed by the Board of Education upon recommendation by the Superintendent.

Principal or Building Administrator

190-Day Certified Employee

Exempt

Based on Polk School District salary schedule for teachers

• Provides appropriate instruction
• Maintains parent communications (conferences, email, telephone, and written)
• Is available to students and parents for conferences
• Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
• Supervises the behavior of students at all times
• Responds to problems by following appropriate channels to find a solution
• Assesses and encourages student progress
• Monitors daily attendance of students
• Manages the learning environment
• Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students’ records, parents, and colleagues
• Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and Board of Education policies
• Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
• Acts in a professional manner and assume responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order
• Participates in the strategic planning operations of the school
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
• Supports the mission and vision of the District
• Performs other duties assigned by the Principal

Selected applicants will be chosen for interview. Please do not contact the local schools.

Polk School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations.

The E-Verify program has been used since July 2007 for employment eligibility verification by Polk School District. Federal