Special Education Teacher Pool; AU

Special Education Teacher Pool (AU & )

Apply for the Special Education Teacher Pool (AU & ) role at Fulton County Schools. We are looking for dedicated educators who can provide instruction to students with disabilities, supporting learning and improving student achievement.

• Develop or select and modify lessons and materials to meet individual student needs.
• Utilize special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload.
• Address the unique needs of students in the caseload, e.g., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students, or providing support for deaf/hard‑of‑hearing students.
• Administer evaluations of student progress on an ongoing basis and maintain appropriate records.
• Follow due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities.
• Meet expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program.
• Facilitate home‑school communication by holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Use technology to support instruction.
• Serve as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Bachelor’s Degree.

Valid Georgia Teacher Certification with the required area of specialization.

0–1 year classroom experience required.

• 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 and techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students.

• Classroom environment.

• 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 involve diapering, catheterizing, lifting, positioning, tube feeding, and assisting with eating and toileting.

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