Special Education Interrelated Teacher

Interrelated Teacher

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking an Interrelated Teacher to provide face-to-face instruction with students in the school building with the ability to ensure student success through differentiated instruction. The candidate must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students and teach Interrelated courses.

Knowledge of general characteristics of children with learning disabilities, a mild intellectual disability/emotional behavioral disorder and of related services that may include special transportation- occupational and physical therapies speech, adapted physical education and assist with technology. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Instructs students with a learning disability, a mild intellectual disability and or an emotional behavioral disorder through lectures, discussions, visual aids and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administers various types of assessments i.e. performance assessments, formal and informal assessments, etc. to monitor student comprehension.
• Monitors students in the classroom at lunch and throughout the school to maintain order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent/teacher conferences as needed to review student's performance- behavior and other issues.
• Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.
• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students. Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learners, if necessary. Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification:
  Minimum of SRT4-Certification in Special Education General Curriculum P-12 or related field; OR Passed the GACE Special Education General Curriculum AND completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree required
• Work Experience:
  
  Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.

Compensation:
Salary Grade: T4 Bachelor - T7 Doctorate Salary Range:
Salary Schedules Atlanta Public Schools Work Year: 202 Days

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Communication.
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
• Student management.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Essential Duties:

• Instruct students in an in-person classroom environment through lectures, discussions, visual aids, instructional strategies and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Administers various types of assessments to monitor student's comprehension of the material.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Assist students who need extra help with tutoring. Guides and counsels students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• When in an in-person classroom environment, responsible for daily classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch or throughout the school by maintaining order and discipline.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development,…