Position Title:                              Special Education Teacher (Resource) (Math)

Work Days:                                 190 Days

Reports To:                                  Principal

Evaluation Tool:                           Teacher Keys Evaluation System (TKES)

FLSA Status                                 Exempt

Position Summary: 

Identify the needs of eligible students and promote academic achievement through the provision of specially designed instruction.

Education/Certification/License Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and completed a state-approved educator preparation program, or have an out-of-state certificate in the area of general curriculum. 
• Valid Georgia teaching certificate or be eligible for certification in the area of general curriculum.  Additional content area certification may also be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides specially designed instruction structured to the diverse abilities of assigned students.
2. Provide services to special education students with cognitive and developmental delays to monitor and enhance educational progress.
3. Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
4. Utilize effective teaching methods and employ a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of the students.
5. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
6. Guide the learning process towards state-level standards and the achievement of IEP goals and objectives.
7. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
8. Integrate basic technology programs in the classroom to support teaching objectives.
9. Participate in interagency meetings and faculty meetings.
10. Participate in IEP conferences, including behavior management plans, functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews.
11. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports and progress monitoring data, as required.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records as required by law, district policy, administrative regulations, and within due process timelines.
13. Serves as a member of comprehensive evaluation teams for all initial referrals to special education and all three-year reevaluation teams.
14. Schedules annual reviews and develops new IEPs for all students on caseload who receive special education services.
15. Facilitate communication with parents on an individual or small group basis by holding conferences, telephoning, sending written communication, etc.
16. Consult with appropriate professional staff regarding the student's educational program.
17. Participates in staff meetings and professional learning, serves on staff committees, and attends training sessions as required.
18. Proficient and effective with technology, Learning Management Systems (Google Classroom), and remote instruction.
19. Follow federal laws, state laws, and School Board policies.
20. Maintain the confidentiality of students and take precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities.
21. Act professionally and assume responsibility for the total school program, its safety, and good order.
22. Complete and implement District Learning Plans when necessary as directed by the Georgia Department of Education and the VCS Special Education Department.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Designated students, paraprofessionals, aides, volunteers, therapists, and contracted personnel.

Qualifications: 

1. Ability to work well with teachers, school administrative teams, and district office leaders.
2. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
3. Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
4. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
5. Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
6. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
7. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending, lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
8. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.

All applicants should apply through our internal application portal (Yoss). 

https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Valdosta

Please send questions to Dr. Marshall, Principal of Valdosta High School, at jmarshall@gocats.org