Teacher, HS Special Education General Curriculum IRR

Teacher, Special Education (IRR)

Levels: Elementary, Middle, High School

Job Code: 171;
Division: Leadership;
Salary

Schedule:

Teacher;
Department: Leadership;
Workdays: 187;
Reports To: Principal;
Pay Grade: CIT (4, 5, 6,
7);
FLSA: Exempt;
Pay Frequency: Monthly

Primary Function: To work with parents/guardians to develop and provide an appropriate special education program to eligible exceptional learners.

Revision Date: 9/24

• Educational Level: Bachelor's degree required. Alternative certification – must have passed or been exempted from the GACE Basic Skills Test and the GACE Special Education General Curriculum Content Test or Adaptive Content Test.
• Certification/License:
  Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate.
• Experience:
  
  None.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities required to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; knowledge of areas of disability and special education practices and procedures; specialized instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner; student behavior management.
• The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education service.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each student on the caseload at least annually.
• Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program.
• Comply with, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.
• Provide educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service.
• Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research‑based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs.
• Develop and implement data‑driven behavior management strategies, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.
• Meet expectations according to the general education teacher job description.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assist with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.
• Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments; collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives and report progress to parents/guardians regularly.
• Facilitate effective use of instructive and assistive technology.
• Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.