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Under general supervision, instructs or trains clients and/or students in a specific area of assignment as part of a program that includes an organized agenda of practical and workforce readiness instruction.

JOB SPECIFIC DUITES:

• 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
• Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Clear renewable certificate.
• Must hold or be eligible for Math 6-12 certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible experience in special education

Successful classroom teaching in special education

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.