Teacher - ESE AUT AC (2026-2027 SY), Birch Creek Elementary

Position Title: Exceptional Student Education Teacher

Division: Family & Student Support/Exceptional Student Ed./School-Level

Reports To: Principal or Designee

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Teacher

Work Days: 190

Essential 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.