Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Middle School

TEACHING TASKS:

Provides Instruction
Teaches at an appropriate instructional level
Provides content development
Provides teacher-focused content development
Provides student-focused content development
Builds for transfer
Provides initial focus
Provides content emphasis and linking
Provides lesson summaries

Assesses and Encourages Student Progress
Promotes student engagement
Monitors student progress
Responds to student performance
Responds to adequate performances
Responds to inadequate performances
Supports students
Manages the Learning Environment
Uses time efficiently
Handles non-instructional tasks efficiently
Uses instructional time appropriately
Maintains effective physical setting for instruction
Maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom
Monitors behavior
intervenes when necessary
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities

Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, students' records, parents and colleagues
Interacts in a professional manner with students and parents
Is available to students and parents for conferences according to system policies
Facilitates school-to-home communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and
sending written communications
Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
Write and conduct IEP meetings for students on caseload
Monitor timelines for IEPs and eligibilities for students on caseload
Provide disabled students with accommodations as written in a plan
Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents

Complies with school, system, and state administrative regulations and board of education policies
Conducts assigned classes at the times scheduled
Enforces regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
Is punctual
Provides adequate information, plans, and materials for substitute teacher
Maintains accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files reports promptly
Attends and participates in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to
school policy
Complies with conditions as stated in contract

Demonstrates professional practices in teaching
Models correct use of language, oral and written
Demonstrates accurate and up-to-date knowledge of content
Implements designated curriculum
Maintains lesson plans as required by school policy
Assigns reasonable tasks and homework to students

Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good
order
Takes precautions to protect records, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assumes responsibility for supervising students in out-of-class settings

Minimum of bachelor degree in education with a major or emphasis in the area of assignment. Valid Georgia professional teaching certification in the assigned teaching field.

07/28/2025