Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Plan curriculum, classroom schedule, and prepare lessons/plans and other instructional materials to meet individual need of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and education levels of development by performing the following duties.QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An individual must be able to perform their duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for youth and peers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelors degree in Education Licensure/Certification: Current Georgia teaching license in Special Education with ED endorsement or Special Education Conditional License with plans to fulfill the requirements to obtain a Special Education Professional License Experience: At least three years of experience in a classroom situation is preferred. Elementary School Certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years as an instructor in a psychiatric/behavioral health facility or equivalent experience preferred. Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies with a good understanding of education and therapeutic intervention.