Teacher Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - Special Education

Licensing and Certification Qualifications

• Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education. Required

• Bachelors Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university. Required

• Previous teaching experience. Preferred

• 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
• Understanding of 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 and human relations skills
• Exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills
• Mastery of subject area
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process

Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum as well as providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.

• Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.
• Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction to students in special programs consistent with the district's curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Consult with classroom teachers and/or local school administrator to develop and maintain academic as well as behavioral management programs.
• Participate as an active member of the regular faculty of the school, assuming school duties shared by classroom teachers.
• Conduct in-service programs to the faculty regarding special education, specific program areas, management techniques, IDEA, etc.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with regular educators to support students with disabilities in regular classrooms.
• Develop and prioritize long and short-term instructional objectives based on the district's AKS curriculum.
• Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
• Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
• Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
• Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
• Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.
• Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.
• Oversee assessment activities.
• Provide initial focus for the lesson and ensure clear learning objectives are communicated to students.
• Organize content for presentation of the lesson and present information in a logical sequence.
• Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and provide feedback to students and parents on a frequent basis.
• Provide formative and summative assessments and maintain records.
• Organize the learning environment to maximize student time on task and maintain behavior conducive to learning.
• Assist with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate and ensure safe travel of students as needed.
• Oversee the due process and comply with IDEA, state guidelines, and district policies.
• Participate in professional growth activities and implement new knowledge in instruction.
• Execute professional responsibilities, maintain documentation, and foster positive home/school communications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, and talk or hear. Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds, varied vision abilities, driving, exposure to conditions in a school environment, and reasonable accommodations as needed.