DuBois Integrity Academy is hiring a Special Education Teacher with concentration in Adaptive Curriculum for the 2024-2025 academic school year. DuBois Integrity STEM Academy’s academic program has two pillars that support substantial achievement improvement: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) combined with Blended Learning. We use theme-based, interdisciplinary, integrated curricula to facilitate instruction and learning. A combination of tightly-controlled behavioral studies and groundbreaking neurological research supports theme-based education as a means to improve the opportunities for success for all learners.
If you are looking for a position that allows you to really make a difference in people's lives, DuBois Integrity Academy is the right place for you. The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction for students with disabilities that supports learning and results in decreased behavior and increased student achievement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Develops or selects and modifies lessons and materials to meet individual student needs
- Utilizes special methodology for instruction to support student progress using GPS standards
- Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student on the caseload
- Addresses the unique needs students in caseload, i.e., lifting and positioning moderately intellectually disabled, orthopedically impaired, severely and profoundly disabled students or signing for deaf/hard of hearing students
- Administers evaluations of student progress on an on-going basis and maintains appropriate records
- Follows due process procedures for all referred and eligible students with disabilities
- Meets expectations according to the general education teacher job description
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
- Uses technology to support instruction
- Serves as a resource to general education faculty, administrators, and related services personnel
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Certification/Licensure: Valid Georgia Teacher Certification for area of specialization required
Experience: 0-1 year classroom experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proven communication and instructional strategies
- Classroom management skills
- Knowledge of IDEA and due process requirements
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods, techniques for positioning and moving physically challenged students
Working Conditions:
- Classroom environment
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and carry 30 – 50 pounds with assistance
- Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
- May require stooping or crouching
- May have to diaper, catheterize, lift position, tube feed, and assist with eating and toileting
A background check is required with our approved agency. DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.