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Location

McDonough, Georgia

Quick overview

The teacher will manage a caseload of preschool students with disabilities, providing services in community and home settings. Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, conducting evaluations, and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's level Georgia Educator Certificate and have at least three years of classroom experience with exceptional education students. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and supervising students, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job description

Position Title

Teacher, Preschool Special Needs - Community-Based Division: Family & Student Support Services Reports To: Coordinator of Preschool ESE Compliance FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Teacher

Essential Duties

  • Maintain a caseload of preschoolers receiving services in the community and the home setting.
  • Implement approved procedures for the identification of students with disabilities.
  • Maintain a caseload that does not exceed the maximum caseload set by the state.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Individual Education Program (IEP) for students in the program.
  • Establish and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with community daycares and preschools.
  • Provide resources and information to community preschools and daycares to assist them in working with students with disabilities.
  • Ensure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents.
  • Use methodology for instruction according to the population needs.
  • Use carefully designed behavior management strategies as indicated.
  • Administer evaluations of student progress toward mastery of established goals and objectives through data collection.
  • Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.
  • Participate in parental conferences when requested.
  • Conduct initial and annual IEP meetings for students as assigned.
  • Serve as a member of the exceptional student education placement committee.
  • Monitor records and procedures within the local school program for compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
  • Follow all school and system procedures.
  • Ensure confidentiality for all students, student records, parents, staff, and school business.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate in the appropriate field or meet the district's professional qualifications (PQs). Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom experience with exceptional education students. Skilled at working with a diverse group of students with disabilities. Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community. Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation. Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators. Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work. Ability to be present at the physical worksite. Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds. Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations. Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.