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Position Title: Exceptional Student Education TeacherDivision: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-LevelReports To: Principal or DesigneeFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Schedule: TeacherWork Days: 190Essential Duties:* Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.* Demonstrate knowledge of the eligibility process and assists with initiation of the process to completion of the eligibility/IEP.* Develop, implement, monitor, and regularly review the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) of each student on the caseload.* Work with parents/guardians in all aspects of their child's educational program.* Compile, maintain, and submit accurate paperwork within designated timelines.* Collaborate with the general education teacher and/or Related Services Staff to provide special education services that maximize student achievement according to the guidelines of the program through established service delivery models.* Maintain lesson plans according to policies and/or directives.* Demonstrate knowledge of research-based practices by delivering specialized instruction to students according to their IEPs and Individual Learning Plans.* Develop and implement carefully designed data driven behavior management strategies including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on student need.* Utilize formative and summative assessments and collect data on student achievement and progress toward mastery of IEP goals and objectives, and report progress to parents/guardians on a regular basis.* Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded to students and their parents/guardians.* Adhere to district special education policies and procedures and federal regulations/state rules.* Serve as a resource to general education teachers who teach students with disabilities.* Maintain prompt and professional communication with parents.* Participate in district, school, department, and parent meetings.* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications:* Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator Certificate or meet the district's professional qualifications.* Ability to maintain highly confidential information professionally.* Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.* Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.* Must abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.* Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.* Ability to be present at the physical worksite.* Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.* Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.* As assigned, must be able to meet the unique needs of students with severe disabilities, i.e. lifting, feeding, toileting, as appropriate.* Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.* Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.