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.
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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