SY 26-27 Special Education Adapted (Autism) Classroom Teacher
$53,896–$111,210 year
On-siteSavannah, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Teach at an appropriate instructional level for students with autism in a Special Education Adapted P-12 classroom, providing content development and building transfer skills. Monitor and support student progress by promoting engagement, responding to adequate or inadequate performance, and maintaining effective physical settings and appropriate behavior. Manage the learning environment efficiently while communicating effectively with stakeholders via the Virtual Platform, including electronic media and clear scheduling. Conduct assigned classes on schedule, enforce conduct regulations, and maintain accurate records and files. Follow professional practices consistent with school and district policies, including confidentiality, home-school conferences, and faculty meetings. Implement designated curriculum, model correct language use, and assign reasonable tasks. Assume responsibility for student safety in out-of-class settings and coordinate assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers. Work 190 days annually with salary determined by certification level and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field
- Special Education Adapted Curriculum P-12
- Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in the Virtual Platform in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
- Uses a variety of programs and software applications, as appropriate, to complete instructional and administrative tasks
- Participate in required Professional Learning that leads to virtual teaching endorsement
- Clearly articulates deadlines, schedules, and procedures to students and parents to ensure that students complete coursework in a timely manner
- Follows professional practices consistent with school and district 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 district policies
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
- Maintains confidentiality of students and students' records
- Works cooperatively with school administrators, special support personnel, colleagues, and parents
- Complies with school, district, 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 meeting and other assigned meetings and activities according to school policy
- Complies with conditions as stated in the Contract of Employment
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree(s)
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