Special Education Teacher - Wilkes RYDC -Washington Ga. (NSC)

Under the direction of the supervisor, develops lesson plans and presents lessons in subject areas.
to students with disabilities.
Plans, organizes, and implements appropriate instructions.
program and learning environment for students.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES: • Develops Individual Education Programs (IEP), provides instruction, completes data collection and prepare 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.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION.
THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.
DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER