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SPED Teacher - Upson-Lee Elementary
SPED Teacher - Upson-Lee ElementaryThomaston-Upson Schools • Dallas, TX, US
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SPED Teacher - Upson-Lee Elementary

SPED Teacher - Upson-Lee Elementary

Thomaston-Upson Schools • Dallas, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Role : SPED Elementary Teacher

Reports to : Principal and SPED Director

FLSA Status : Exempt

Contract Days : 190 days

Retirement : TRS

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • ? Teach at an appropriate instructional level using appropriate, research-based methodology for instruction.
  • ? Ensure full implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for caseload students, including but not limited to, implementation of accommodations, Behavior Intervention Plans BIPs) and related services.
  • ? Develop, monitor and review the Individual Education Program (IEP) of each caseload student

annually or more frequently if needed.

  • ? Use data to monitor student progress and respond to adequate and inadequate student performance.
  • ? Compile, maintain and submit all required reports in a timely manner (e.g., IEP, FTE, progress reports, etc.)
  • ? Maintain open communication in a cooperative working manner with parents regarding their student's educational program.
  • ? Support students with encouragement
  • ? Implement assistive and instructional technology as directed by IEP, including providing technical assistance to all professionals working with students and / or families where appropriate.
  • ? Utilize positive behavior techniques to maintain appropriate student behavior in the classroom.
  • ? Collaborate with other educators and related service providers to ensure student progress.
  • ? Demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations and state board rules pertaining to students with disabilities.
  • ? Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and / or credential as may be required for this position.
  • ? Follow professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents, and colleagues.
  • ? Ensure adherence to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia, as established by the Georgia
  • Professional Standards Commission.

  • ? Integrate the use of effective technology in the curriculum.
  • ? Participate in training programs and apply learned concepts in the classroom to increase student learning.
  • ? Review current development literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
  • ? Ensure adherence to appropriate safety procedures.
  • ? Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies and administrative directives.
  • ? Perform all prescribed activities outlined in the Professional Development Plan according to the time lines indicated.
  • ? Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications :

  • ? Hold or be eligible for required certification.
  • ? Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
  • ? High integrity, excellent character, and good professional reputation.
  • ? Abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
  • ? Ability to be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
  • ? Ability to perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
  • ? Ability to perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting / pushing / pulling up to 50 pounds.
  • ? Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.
  • ? Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students particularly during emergency situations.
  • 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 Human Resources Director.) It should also be noted the order of performance 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.

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