Teacher - Special Needs Pre-K

Applicants: Please ensure that you upload all necessary documents and include all relevant information related to the position you are applying for. Please make sure that you are reading the job description in its entirety to align your documents and relevant information with the requirements.POSITION SUMMARY:Provide Pre-K special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.KEY REQUIREMENTS:Participates in IEP conferences including behavior management plans, functional analysis of behavior, placement, and annual reviews.Develops strategies for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and utilizes effective teaching methods and employs a variety of instructional techniques appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of the students.Provides appropriate diagnostic testing, identifies student capabilities and monitors student progress on a regular basis.Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, CCPS, and GaDOE policies.Communicates with parents on an individual or small group basis.Consults with appropriate professional staff regarding a student's educational program.All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree required.Minimum of one (1) year's teaching experience is preferred.CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:Special Education General Curriculum & all five content areas (currently GACE Tests 081/082 + 087/088 for P-8) High School is Special Education General Curriculum and content-specific tests.Field(s)/Endorsement(s):SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL CURRICULUM (P-12)