Teacher, Special Education,MOID

Fulton County Schools - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Educational Services

About the position

The Teacher for Special Education, specifically for students with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities (MOID), plays a crucial role in providing tailored instruction that meets the unique needs of students with disabilities. This position is located at Heritage Elementary and focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that fosters academic achievement and reduces behavioral issues among students. The teacher will develop, select, and modify lessons and materials to ensure that each student's individual needs are met, utilizing specialized methodologies aligned with GPS standards. A significant aspect of this role involves the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student on the caseload. The teacher will address the diverse needs of students, which may include lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, and severely and profoundly disabled students, as well as providing sign language support for deaf or hard-of-hearing students. Continuous assessment of student progress is essential, and the teacher will maintain appropriate records to document this progress. In addition to instructional duties, the teacher will collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure a comprehensive approach to each student's educational program. This includes facilitating home-school communication through conferences, phone calls, and written correspondence. The teacher will also serve as a resource for general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. Other duties may be assigned by the appropriate administrator as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
• Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
• Addresses the unique needs of students in the caseload, including lifting and positioning students with disabilities
• Administers evaluations of student progress on an ongoing basis and maintains appropriate records
• Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities
• Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student's educational program
• Facilitates home-school communication through conferences, telephoning, and written communications
• Uses technology to support instruction
• Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required
• 0-1 year classroom experience required
• 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