Special Education Teacher/Adapted Curriculum @ Coweta County Schools

POSITION TITLE

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / ADAPTED CURRICULUM - 190 DAYS

LOCATION

Jefferson Parkway Elementary

AVAILABLE

26/27

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide leadership to effectively plan, coordinate and implement programs of instruction that ensure students opportunities to reach their highest social, emotional and academic potential.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.
• Select and present materials required in the teaching assignment within the framework of the content limitations of state and system curriculum guides.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Develop and implement classroom technology which may relate to the use of audio, video, graphics, research technologies and other tools to facilitate learning.
• Prepare for classes assigned and show evidence of preparation upon request of principal or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provide adequate background information and materials when a substitute teacher is to assume responsibilities.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance defined by system or local school handbook.
• Comply with conditions stated in the contract of employment.
• Comply with the federal, state and local board of education requirements for the development of educationally appropriate instruction.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and work cooperatively with all staff members in attaining school goals and objectives.
• Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Attend staff, department, team, or grade level meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Participate as required in the appropriate state annual evaluation process.
• Perform such additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the building administrators.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS

• Abides by the mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Evaluates students with disabilities and implements appropriate programming for students with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
• Develops (in GOIEP) and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitors and reports progress on IEP goals and objectives through data collection and makes appropriate adjustments to the student's education program as needed.
• Participates in training and administers the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) to eligible students in appropriate grade levels as specified by the Georgia Department of Education.
• Collaborates with district Special Education personnel to implement appropriate programming, classroom structure, behavior management routines and various communication modalities utilized by individual students.
• Works collaboratively with and guides/supports paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
• Provides consultation to other staff members concerning the unique needs of the students and appropriate interventions and accommodations.
• Participates in district Mindset Safety Management - Deescalation training and utilization of techniques according to individual student needs.
• Collaborates with other staff members and parents regarding the academic achievement and functional performance of students.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all student information.
• Follows all procedural safeguards and documents adherence in an appropriate manner.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION OR TRAINING

• Minimum of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and state required certification for Special Education Adapted Curriculum.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to organize, coordinate, plan, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive classroom instructional program for students with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency required in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, and competency in counseling and evaluating students with disabilities.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Successful teacher training and teaching experiences at the level to which assigned.
• Experience working with students with cognitive and developmental disabilities and the administration of the Georgia Alternate Assessment (GAA) is preferred.
• Experience with the Infinite Campus student information system and online GOIEP platform is preferred.