What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher - Middle School Special Education Adaptive Curriculum position at Paulding County Schools?
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Position Title : Special Education Adaptive Curriculum
Salary Schedule : State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department : Exceptional Students Education Program / School
Job Code : 110500
Reports To : Principal and Coordinator of ESEP
Work Schedule : 188 days / 8 hr.
Grade / Level : N / A
FLSA : Exempt
Primary Function : Ability to provide instruction, assessing and encouraging student progress. Ability to manage the learning environment, complying with state and district level regulations and policies.
Working Conditions : Physical Demands :
Classroom Environment
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials
Sitting for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
Lifting a student up to a weight of 40 pounds without assistance
Perform specialized health care procedures
Qualifications :
A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission
- Special Education Adaptive Curriculum (P-12)
- Special Education Cognitive areas (P-5) in Math, Science, English, Reading, and Social Studies are preferred
Must possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and / or credentials as required for the position
The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions :
Complete designated follow-up procedures for students referred for special education services
Develop, implement, monitor, and annually review the Individual Education Program (I.E.P.) of each eligible student on the caseload
Work with parents in all aspects of their child's educational program
Supervise paraprofessionals assigned to provide support to selected students in resource, self-contained and / or regular class settings
Compile, maintain and submit all required reports in a timely manner
Provide educational services according to the guidelines of the program and through the established delivery model for service
Assure that all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents
Use special methodology for instruction, according to the population needs
Implement assistive technology as indicated according to IEP
Effectively utilize available technology in the development of the IEP and related documents
Use carefully designed behavior management strategies, as indicated
Administer on an on-going basis evaluations of student progress toward mastery of established goals and objectives, and report progress to parents
Serve as a resource to the regular education teachers who teach mainstreamed exceptional students
Perform special duties required for meeting the unique needs of specific populations including but not limited to lifting physically handicapped students
Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and / or credentials as may be required for this position
Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignment
Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
Ensure confidentiality of student information
Ensure adherence to safety procedures
Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
