SY 24-25 Special Education General Curriculum Classroom Teacher

Savannah Chatham County Public Schools - Savannah, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Savannah, GA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Special Education General Curriculum Classroom Teacher at Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools is responsible for providing appropriate learning experiences and educational opportunities tailored to each student assigned to their class. This role requires a commitment to fostering educational excellence and ensuring that all students, particularly those with special needs, receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially. The teacher will engage in various instructional tasks, including teaching at an appropriate instructional level, developing content, and promoting student engagement. They will also assess and encourage student progress, monitor their development, and respond to both adequate and inadequate progress with appropriate support strategies. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the teacher will manage the learning environment effectively, ensuring that time is used efficiently and that the physical setting is conducive to learning. Maintaining appropriate student behavior is also a critical aspect of this role. The teacher will be expected to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including students, parents, and colleagues, particularly in a virtual learning environment. This includes using various software applications for instructional and administrative tasks and participating in professional learning to enhance their ability to provide engaging online instruction. The teacher will also be responsible for following professional practices consistent with school and district policies, maintaining confidentiality, and facilitating home-school communication. They will conduct classes as scheduled, enforce regulations concerning student conduct, and maintain accurate records and files. The role requires a commitment to professional development, including modeling correct language use, demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of content, and implementing the designated curriculum. The teacher will also supervise students in out-of-class settings and coordinate assignments for paraprofessionals and other support staff as needed. Overall, this position is vital in ensuring that students with special needs receive a high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction at an appropriate instructional level.
• Develops content for lessons and builds for transfer of knowledge.
• Promotes student engagement and monitors student progress.
• Responds to both adequate and inadequate student progress and supports students accordingly.
• Uses time efficiently and maintains an effective physical setting for instruction.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders in the virtual platform.
• Participates in professional learning to enhance online instruction capabilities.
• Facilitates home-school communication through conferences and written communications.
• Maintains confidentiality of students and their records.
• Complies with school, district, and state regulations and policies.
• Models correct use of language and demonstrates accurate knowledge of content.
• Implements designated curriculum and maintains lesson plans as required.
• Supervises students in out-of-class settings and takes precautions to protect records and materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education General Curriculum.
• Preferred: Advanced degree(s).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with virtual teaching and online instructional methods.
• Familiarity with various educational software applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on level of certification and allowable experience.
• Hands-on THRIVE teacher induction program for new teachers.
• Support for professional development and ongoing education.