Instructional Support Teacher

Position Type:
Certified Support Services/Instructional Support Teacher

Date Posted:
9/27/2018

Location:
Exceptional Children - OI/Transition

Title: Instructional Support Teacher

Position Summary:
Assists school-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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction:

• Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing standards-based and adapted curriculumsPlans and delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilitiesCollaborates with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilitiesRoutinely analyzes student data to assist school staff in utilizing effective teaching strategies and methodologies for students with disabilitiesProvides coaching and follow-up to support District initiatives, including but not limited to effective literacy and math instruction, personalized learning, and individualized instruction for students with disabilitiesAssists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods and behavioral supportsAssists with teacher evaluation process by completing TKES formative observations and/or classroom walk-throughs at the direction of the school administratorProvides IEP service data and forecasting to support the creation and implementation of building an effective master schedule

Compliance/Due Process:

• Maintains regular communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilitiesConsults with school-based instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions and transition plans for students with disabilitiesEnsures timely and accurate educational evaluations of students referred for special education eligibilityMonitors evaluation timelines to ensure adherence to State regulationsAssigns and/or conducts meetings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)Coaches and assists teachers in conducting effective functional behavior assessments and developing appropriate behavior intervention plansConsults with local school staff and coordinates/conducts discipline review/manifestation determination meetings with the appropriate communication to Services for Exceptional Children (SEC) Department Coordinator or central office staffCollaborates with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate FTE reporting for students with disabilitiesCollaborates in SST/RTI process to support students with learning and behavioral needsRoutinely monitors school-level discipline data and provides consultation to teachers and administrators regarding positive behavior strategies for students with disabilitiesRoutinely monitors IEP and eligibility timelines to ensure school-level compliance Routinely provides training and feedback on data-driven IEPs, monitors the process of IEP data collection and analysis and ensures consistent practice and compliance for these activities Attends District IST meetings, as assigned, and shares information with appropriate local building personnelContributes to, but does not bear final responsibility for annual evaluations of staffPerforms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Education and Experience:
Education:

• Master's Degree required

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required, including writing effective IEPS and behavior intervention plans

Certification:

• Must hold or be eligible to hold Georgia certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issuesAbility to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectivesAbility to work with collaborative teamsAbility to use Microsoft Office and other system software programsExcellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, school psychologists, and teaching & related services staffExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing; Excellent organizational skillsKnowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to special educationExcellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Salary Information:

Actual salary placement will be based on Fulton County Board of Education experience and education calculations from the Teacher Support Salary Schedule (190 Days)

Click to Access 2018-2019 Teacher Support Salary Schedule (TSS): https://tinyurl.com/yau3cm42

Complete Application:

• Online ApplicationResume

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