Teacher (Special Education) - Atlanta YDC- Atlanta GA (NSC)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the supervisor, develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas to students with disabilities.  Plans, organizes, and implements an appropriate instructional program and learning environment for students.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

·      Develops Individual Education Programs (IEP), provides instruction, completes data collection and prepares progress reports.

·      Adapts teaching and instructional methods or uses specialized techniques to individualize instruction.

·      Assesses student`s needs, prepares lesson plans, provides instruction and evaluates students.

·      May supervise the work of assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALICATIONS:

·      Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and be eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

·      OR Hold a Provisional Georgia Educator’s Certificate AND eligible to obtain a Georgia Clear and Renewable Teacher Certificate as required by statute.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who possess all the following:

·      Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Special Education

·      A Clear Renewable Certification SRT- 4 or higher in Special Education General Curriculum (P-12)

·      May Include Special Education (Content Area: ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies) Cognitive Level (4-8) or (6-12)

·      Knowledge of developing IEPs for students with disabilities

Note:  Prior teaching experience in a youth facility or with at risk youth is a plus but not

required.

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DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER