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Teacher (Special Education) - Eastman YDC - Eastman, GA (NSC)

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Juvenile Justice, Georgia Department of - DJJ

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the school leader, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.

 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
  • Employ strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
  • Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
  • Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Develop appropriate accommodations for access to the General Education Curriculum
  • Provide differentiated instruction
  • Maintain an annual review log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner
  • Maintain an eligibility log and submit to the Special Education Curriculum Specialist in a timely manner
  • Collect current data for Students with Disabilities (SWD) eligibility report
  • Complete SWD progress monitoring in a timely fashion
  • Adhere to system guidelines when SWD enter a facility
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
  • Meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress and determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ academic and social/emotional development in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate, complete student records, as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings.
  • Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students.
  • Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
  • Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
  • Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
  • Perform other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an approved education program – general curriculum or have completed a major in special education experience

Must hold Georgia Leadership Certification

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful classroom teaching in special education

Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in special education

 

Additional Information:

May be required to work some evenings, weekends and holidays. 

 

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

 

 

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

 

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

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