2019 - 2020 Special Education Lead Teacher
- Employer
- Atlanta Public Schools
- Location
- SW Atlanta, GA, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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2019 - 2020 Special Education Lead Teacher
Atlanta Public Schools
130 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Teacher - Position - SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)
Job Number: 4600168598
Start Date:
Open Date: 01/10/2019
Closing Date: 05/31/2019
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT) supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities; assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities; and complies with all federal, state, and district due process, policies, and procedures.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements: EDUCATION:
Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Special Education; Master?s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership preferred.
CERTIFICATION:
Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia PSC Certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required.
Compensation: Salary Grade: IS 4-6
Salary Range: $48, 313 to $83, 500
Work Days: 202
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Certified
Reports to: School Principal
Atlanta Public Schools
130 Trinity Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
Teacher - Position - SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)
Job Number: 4600168598
Start Date:
Open Date: 01/10/2019
Closing Date: 05/31/2019
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT) supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities; assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities; and complies with all federal, state, and district due process, policies, and procedures.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Common Core Curriculum and the adapted curriculum.
- Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching and coaching; assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods.
- Review and ensure that students with disabilities are receiving effective instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment; assist school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing strategies for students with disabilities.
- Participate in professional learning activities and plan/deliver professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
- Complete educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation; monitor assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations.
- Maintain communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities.
- Maintain student confidentiality and monitor confidential files for students with disabilities.
- Consult with local instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions, and transition activities for special needs students.
- Collaborate with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate documentation and timely data input/submission for students with disabilities.
- Assign and/or conduct staff meetings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)/cluster; attend all appropriate IEP meetings (i.e. Amendments, Eligibility Redetermination, Initial Eligibility meetings).
- Review, monitor and meet timelines for IEPs, referrals, initial eligibilities, and re-evaluations; monitor Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts and the Student Record (SR) process during the school year.
- Perform other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.
Requirements: EDUCATION:
Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Special Education; Master?s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership preferred.
CERTIFICATION:
Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia PSC Certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required.
Compensation: Salary Grade: IS 4-6
Salary Range: $48, 313 to $83, 500
Work Days: 202
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Certified
Reports to: School Principal
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