Instructional Support Teacher - South County
Posted: Continuous
2012-06-15
Available: 08/02/2012
Closes: Until Filled
Exceptional Children
Description:
Assists school/cluster-based personnel in improving the quality of teaching and student learning for students with disabilities;
Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities in compliance with all State and Federal laws, State Department of Education, and Fulton County Board of Education policies, rules, and regulations, including the Georgia Performance Standards
Job Summary:
- Instruction:
- Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) and the adapted curriculum
- Participates in professional learning activities and plans/delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities
- Collaborates with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities
- Assists school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities
- Assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
- Due Process:
- Maintains communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities
- Consults with local instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions and transition plans for students with disabilities
- Collaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure timely data input/submission for students with disabilities (eSchool Plus, Encore)
- Completes educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation
- Monitors assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations
- Assigns and/or conducts staffings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)/cluster
- Coordinates/participates in the development of functional behavioral assessments/behavior intervention plans within assigned school(s)
- Consults with local school staff and coordinates/conducts discipline review/manifestation determination meetings with the appropriate Services for Exceptional Children (SEC) Department Coordinator
- Assists and supports special education teaching staff with the accurate documentation of data to reflect student progress for students with disabilities
- Collaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate FTE reporting for students with disabilities
- May collaborate in the Student Support Team (SST) and/or Comprehensive Building Team (CBT) process
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Attends District and Cluster IST meetings and shares information with appropriate local building personnel
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Contributes to, but does not bear final responsibility for annual evaluations of staff
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Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree required Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
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Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
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Ability to work with collaborative teams
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Ability to use Microsoft Office and other system software programs
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Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students, parents, administrators and staff
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required
Complete Application:
- Application
(include eReferences)
- Resume
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Ron Wade, 786 Cleveland Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30315, or phone 404-763-4585. TTY 1-800-255-0135.
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