EBD Teacher - Evans, United States - Columbia County School District

Description

EBD Teacher

Job Description
Position Title: Special Education Teacher – General Curriculum
Department: School Evaluation Instrument: TKES
Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Schedule based on degree
level and years of acceptable experience Pay Type: Salaried – Exempt Retirement: TRS
Contract Work Year: 190 Days Per Year, 8 Hours Per Day
Reports to: School Principal and any other assigned Administrator
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Special Education with a major or emphasis in General Curriculum. Valid
Georgia Professional teaching certification in the assigned teaching field.
Essential Knowledge/Skills: Extensive knowledge of human growth and development patterns and
implications for instruction; ability and training necessary to effectively utilize technology in the
planning, implementation and evaluation of instruction; knowledge of sound educational research and
instructional practices in area of expertise; continuous staff development and participation in
workshops, classes or other activities designed to improve skill and performance and to stay abreast of
current trends in subject content and school improvement; ability to instruct students with a high level of
expectation for behavioral and academic standards; ability to motivate students to be productive learners
and challenge all students to meet world-class standards of educational excellence; has knowledge of
various assistive technology devices, including but not limited to, Assistive Technology to aid with:
reading, writing, communication and/or computer access skills, as dictated by student needs Is able to
modify/adapt general curriculum and provide individualized educational services in varied
environments; has knowledge of students with various special needs, disabilities, and disorders, and is
able to prescribe remediation and evaluate student progress; has the ability to function as a member of an
educational team, collaborate with general education staff, related service providers, support personnel,
community agencies, and parents.; possesses behavior management and positive discipline skills Is able
to be flexible and receptive to change.
Essential Functions: Prepare student educational plans in consultation with parents and IEP team
members; provide differentiation of instruction, both for individual and small groups, which provides
students access to the Georgia Standards of Excellence; act as coordinator of IEP implementation with
general education staff; monitor student progress, participate in review and revision of IEP, as
appropriate; facilitate and complete functional behavioral analyses and develop behavior intervention
plans for students; assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning problems, development of
planned remediation and evaluation of student progress; maintain appropriate student data and other
records and submit reports as required; adhering to federal, state & local compliance Issues; articulate
curriculum between and among student levels.
GOAL
Contribute to the successful achievement of the Columbia County School District mission and major
system priorities by supporting the effective organization and operations of the school environment to
optimize student learning, instructional programs and related activities.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
a. Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with
students, students' records, parents and colleagues
i. Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
ii. Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies
iii. Facilities home-school communication by such means as holding conferences,
telephoning, and sending written communications
iv. Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
v. Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel,
colleagues, and parents

b. Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education
policies
i. Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
ii. Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
iii. Is punctual
iv. Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
v. Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
vi. Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and
activities according to school policy
vii. Complies with conditions as stated in contract
c. Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
i. Models correct use of language, oral and written
ii. Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
iii. Implements designated curriculum
iv. Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
v. Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students
d. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its
safety and good order
i. Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
ii. Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

II. Duties and Responsibilities, prescribed by Local School and System
a. Follows the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct for Educators as promulgated by the
Georgia Professional Practices Commission to maintain a high level of ethical conduct in
relationships dealing with students, with colleagues and with the public
b. Complies with all school rules, regulations and expectations prescribed by the school
principal or other authority at the local school level in addition to all system policies,
procedures and guidelines
c. Displays the proper attitude and cooperation necessary to function as an effective
professional team member of the school staff; demonstrates respect for and acceptance of
diverse opinions and views which may differ from one's own personal viewpoint.
d. Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the principal or Special Services director,
which may include supervisory responsibilities, bus duty, hall or cafeteria monitoring, club
or activity sponsorship, athletic coaching, coordinating special programs or functions,
serving on committees, and so forth.

III. Professional Development Plan – each professional employee is expected to develop a plan to
assure continued professional growth and enhancement of job-related skills.
IV. Performs other activities as may be required in specialized fields of instruction which are
specific to a particular job assignment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position must have the ability to: Stand, walk, run, bend over, reach overhead, grasp,
push, pull, move, lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs. waist height.
IMPORTANT NOTES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's
role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be
expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks
or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every
employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed
to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be
noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to
rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience,
and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job
description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was
developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the
selection process.
Revised: March 2017

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