Special Education DEAF / HHR (Deaf / Hard of Hearing)

Position Type :

SECONDARY TEACHER / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Location :

South Atlanta High School

(High-Needs School)

Atlanta Public Schools is seeking an Deaf Hard of Hearing Teacher to provide face-to-face instruction with students in the school building with the ability to ensure student success through differentiated instruction.The candidate must be adaptable to changing school and district needs and able to create and maintain a climate that promotes respect, tolerance, and peaceful problem solving for all students and teach Interrelated courses. Knowledge of general characteristics of children with learning disabilities, a mild intellectual disability / emotional behavioral disorder and of related services that may include special transportation- occupational and physical therapies speech, adapted physical education and assist with technology. This position reports to the School Principal and will be assigned to be physically present in the school building location.

Performance Responsibilities :

• Instructs students with a learning disability, a mild intellectual disability and or an emotional behavioral disorder through lectures, discussions, visual aids and other effective teaching methods for student comprehension.
• Prepares lessons and outlines to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administers various types of assessments i.e. performance assessments, formal and informal assessments, etc. to monitor student comprehension.
• Monitors students in the classroom at lunch and throughout the school to maintain order and discipline.
• Performs various administrative duties such as taking attendance, organizing the classroom and recording grades.
• Coordinates parent / teacher conferences as needed to review student's performance- behavior and other issues.
• Attends faculty meetings and training sessions.
• Reports in person to the school building to provide face-to-face instruction to students.
• Able to provide instruction simultaneously to in-person and remote learners, if necessary.
• Responsive to changing school and district instructional needs

CERTIFICATION :

Minimum of a Georgia Professional Standards Commission issued Standard Renewable, Performance-Based Renewable, or Induction teaching certificate at a level 4 (bachelor's degree level) or higher in Special Education General Curriculum P-12 and Special Education Deaf Education certficate 9-12.

OR

Eligibility for a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Provisional teaching certificate based on Bachelor's degree and completion of the GACE Ethics Program Entry Assessment (test code 350).

EDUCATION :

Bachelor's Degree required

EXPERIENCE :

Zero (0) years of teaching experience required

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision : Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing : Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech : Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility : Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength : Ability to lift, push, pull and / or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

Environmental Requirements : Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements : Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between various in-person working environments.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION :

Salary Grade : T4 Bachelor - T7 Doctorate

Salary Range : APS Teacher Salary Scale

Work Year : 202 Days