Job Description: Special Education Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION: ACE is seeking a certified special education teacher who has experience working with students with disabilities in grades Kindergarten - 5th Grade

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
2. Hold a valid GaPSC in Special Education
3. Successful classroom teaching experience with students with disabilities for 3-5 years
4. Experience in a co-teaching model classroom
5. Experience working with curriculum to craft lessons for students with disabilities
6. Experience working with students with autism is appreciated
7. Experience in using GO-IEP to develop IEP's
8. Good communication skills with students, colleagues and parents

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with classroom teacher to assess student's abilities and to design engaging lessons to meet the needs of the students on the teacher's caseload
• Keep track and assess student progress daily
• Monitor behavior patterns and utilize interventions as needed
• Communicate with parents on students' progress weekly
• Manage classroom situations involving students with disabilities as needed
• Collaborate with classroom teacher and others to ensure student progress
• Complies with paperwork requirements
• Conduct IEP meetings

• Be familiar with specially designed instructional strategies
• Maintain regular communication with parents and builds relationships with parents and students by communicating frequently
• Complies with federal, state, and ACE guidelines & policies/procedures while maintaining confidentiality

THE APPLICANT MUST BE

• Interested in working on a team as a colleague.
• Knowledgeable about children.
• Knowledgeable about children with disabilities. Knowledge regarding autism a plus.
• Excited about teaching!

Application Requirements

Complete an application online

Attach a resume and cover letter

Attach professional certificates and 3 professional reference letters respective to this position

• Contact Information Name: Laura Perkins
• Email: laura.perkins@acemacon.org Website: https://www.acemacon.org/
• Address: 5665 New Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210 Phone: 478-238-5757 Applications will be reviewed upon submission, and interviews will begin immediately. The position is opened until filled.