Elementary Special Education Teacher

Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Scott Elementary

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Director of Special Education

Under the direction of the school principal and the Director of Special Education the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for implementation of lesson plans that allow creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

- Must hold a valid State of Georgia Teaching Certification in the following fields

Elementary/SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM [FLD 708] or

SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12) CONSULTATIVE [FLD
798]

SP ED LANGUAGE ARTS COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD
931]

SP ED MATH COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5, 4-8) [FLD
911]

SP ED READING COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5) [FLD
950]

SP ED SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5) [FLD
920]

SP ED SOCIAL SCIENCE COGNITIVE LEVEL (P-5) [FLD
940]

• Experience working with students within the inclusion, small group and individual settings
• Experience working with students with social/emotional needs

• The Special Education Teacher must comply with all procedures and meet all required special education deadlines.
• Hold annual IEP and Re-evaluation Data Review meetings.
• Report student data.
• Ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services.
• Maintain and document contracts with parent/guardians.
• Use progress monitoring to report progress on the student's IEP goals; and
• Attend required special education meetings.

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

• Addresses appropriate curriculum standards and integrates key content elements.
• Facilitates students’ use of higher-level thinking skills in instruction.
• Demonstrates the ability to link present content with past and future learning experiences, other subject areas, and real-world experiences and applications.
• Demonstrates accurate, deep, and current knowledge of the subject matter.
• Exhibits pedagogical skills relevant to the subject area(s) taught and best practice based on current research.
• Bases instruction on goals that reflect high expectations for all students and a clear understanding of the curriculum.
• Displays an understanding of the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of the age group.

The teacher plans using state and local school district curricula and standards, effective strategies, resources, and data to address the differentiated needs of all students.

• Analyzes and uses student learning data to inform planning.
• Develops plans that are clear, logical, sequential, and integrated across the curriculum (e.g., long-term goals, lesson plans, and syllabi).
• Plans instruction effectively for content mastery, pacing, and transitions.
• Plans for instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Aligns and connects lesson objectives to state and local school district curricula and standards, and student learning needs.
• Develops appropriate course, unit, and daily plans, and is able to adapt plans when needed.

The teacher promotes student learning by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students’ acquisition of key knowledge and skills.

• Engages students in active learning and maintains interest.
• Builds upon students’ existing knowledge and skills.
• Reinforces learning goals consistently throughout the lesson.
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional strategies and resources.
• Effectively uses appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning.
• Communicates…