Special Education Teacher - Significant Developmentally Delayed (SDD)

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License and Certification Qualifications: 

• Meet Georgia certification requirements in appropriate field of education Required 

Education Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university Required 

Experience Qualifications: 

• Previous teaching experience Preferred 

Skills Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content in field of certification 
• Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices 
• Understanding of the teaching/learning process 
• Ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning 
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community 
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills 
• Exemplary teaching and diagnostic assessment skills 
• Knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) and due process 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum  
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals. 
• Provide direct instruction and/or specially designed instruction to students in special programs consistent with the district's curriculum and Individual Education Programs (IEP). 
• Conduct in-service programs to the faculty regarding special education, specific program areas, management techniques, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), etc. 
• Develop and prioritize long and short-term instructional objectives based on the district's AKS curriculum. 
• Plan instruction as needed to promote student mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge. 
• Analyze student work and assessments to determine instructional needs.
• Prepare written lesson plans to support instructional objectives of the AKS for all students. 
• Maintain behavior, which is conducive to learning. 
• Comply with federal, state, and district due process policies and procedures. 

 
Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.