Special Education Teacher

Certified Special Education Teacher

Pay is $45/hr based upon experience

• Valid state teaching certificate is required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred

Where: Forest Park, Georgia

Start: ASAP

Duration: full 23/24 school year

Benefits: Options for medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k

The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth and establishes effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. The School Teacher works effectively with the building administrator and other teachers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated
• Creates and implements the instructional plans in accordance with the district curriculum
• Maintains a classroom climate that is conducive to learning
• Maintains reasonable rules which encourage self-discipline and responsibility
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the school curriculum and goals
• Implements a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
• Acquaints self with and adheres to the policies and procedures as established by the Board of
• Education and Administration in written or verbal form
• Creates and implements response to Intervention programs as needed
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Services as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance
• Holds and communicates high expectations of student achievement and behavior
• Attends staff meetings and IEP Meetings as requested by the district
• Meets expected standards of professional behavior
• Administers assessments on a timely basis as directed by administration
• Communicates effectively with parents when needed
• Provides individualized and small group instruction as prescribed in the daily instructional plans
• Maintains a professional and positive rapport with parents/co-workers/administration/School Board
• Supervises classroom students, paraprofessionals and volunteers

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required
• Teacher license/certification, as applicable by state or contract/district
• One year of experience as a school teacher, preferred
• Willingness and ability to accept direct responsibility for safety, wellbeing, or work output of other people
• Ability to read and implement instructional plans, correspond with parents and administration, and effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parent, students, staff members, and the general public as requested
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age