Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Teacher Division: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level Reports To: Principal or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Schedule: Teacher Work Days: 190 Essential Duties: • Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. • Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP. • Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload. • Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child’s educational program. • Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines. • Collaborate with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement according to the guidelines of the program through established service delivery models. • Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives. • Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans. • Develop and implement carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need. • Utilize formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives, and report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis. • Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians. • Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules. • Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities. • Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents. • Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: • Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications. • Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally. • 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. • As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate. • 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.