Special Education Lead Teacher (Anticipated Vacancy 2024-2025)

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Position Title: ESEP Lead Teacher

Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement

Department: Exceptional Students Education Program/School

Job Code: 117100

Reports To: Principal and Coordinator of ESEP

Work Schedule: 188 days/8 hr.

Grade/Level: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

Primary Function: Knowledge of all Special Education processes including due process, IEP's, and scheduling. Knowledge of Special Education law and compliance. Demonstrated communication skills.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands:

Office and Classroom Environment

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Seeing to read a variety of materials

Sitting for extended periods of time

Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission:

• Special Education General Curriculumn; or
• Special Education Adaptive Curriculumn; or
• Other Special Education field
• Certification in one or more academic content areas (P-5), (4-8), (6-12), or (P-12) is preferred

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance

Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities

Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts

Coordinate assessments

Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings

Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information

Mentor teachers as assigned

Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities

Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST

Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations

Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary

Serves as case manager for students on consult

Assists with end of the year procedures

Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school

Provides direct support to special education teachers

Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication

Provides training to school staff

Review and finalize IEPs

Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee

• Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
• It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
• Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
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