Teacher Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - Special Education Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Teacher Sp Ed - Res Interrelated - Special Education

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License and Certification Qualifications

Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university required.

Experience Qualifications

Previous teaching experience preferred.

Skills Qualifications

Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum
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

Primary Responsibilities

Demonstrate command of school subject being taught.

a. Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction to students in special programs consistent with the district’s curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEP).
b. Consult with classroom teachers and/or local school administrator to develop and maintain academic as well as behavioral management programs.
c. Participate as an active member of the regular faculty of the school, assuming school duties shared by classroom teachers.
d. Conduct in-service programs to the faculty regarding special education, specific program areas, management techniques, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), etc.
e. 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.

a. Identify specific prerequisite skills and/or knowledge necessary for students to learn the AKS.
b. Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge.
c. Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
d. Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students.
e. Plan appropriate assessment of student learning.

Evaluate, select, and modify resources and activities.

a. Review resources including district core materials.
b. Select core materials and other resources that match the AKS.
c. Select resources that match the learner(s) needs.
d. Select resources that reflect scientifically based research on effective instruction.

Oversee assessment activities.

a. Administer screening and diagnostic assessment instruments in a timely manner to children referred to special education and interpret evaluation results to parents and regular classroom teachers.

Provide initial focus for the lesson.

a. Communicate specific learning objectives to students in a clear manner.
b. Link lesson content to student's prior knowledge, background experience, and/or real‑world application of content.
c. Capture student attention through active involvement.

Organize content for presentation of the lesson.

a. Present information in a logical sequence.
b. Organize the presentation of content into blocks or steps based on the student’s needs and the complexity of the material.
c. Follow research‑based organizational plan for content organization, such as anticipatory set, acquisition lesson, guided practice, independent practice, and summarizing.

Utilize scientifically researched effective instructional strategies and ways of providing information…


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