Exceptional Children - Teaching - Interrelated
Posted: Continuous
2012-07-18
Available: 08/02/2012
Closes: 08/01/2012
Westlake High
Position Summary:
Provides instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
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Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
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Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
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Addresses the unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
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Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate records
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Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities
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Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description
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Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
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Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
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Uses technology to support instruction
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Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel
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Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Minimum Qualification:
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
Certification/Licensure:
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Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required
Experience:
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0-1 year classroom experience required
Salary:
Actual salary placement will be based on Fulton County Board of Education experience and education calculations from the Teacher Salary Schedule (190 Days).
http://portal.fultonschools.org/departments/Human_Resources/Pages/Salary_Schedules_11_12.aspx
Complete Application:
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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