Contract Work Year: 190 Days
Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Educational Level: Bachelor Degree
Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate or Meet eligibility requirements for a Georgia Induction Certificate
Acceptable criminal background check
Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
Professional written and oral communication skills
Contribute to the development of the IEP, such as goals, modifications, and learning styles
Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psychological, and adaptive PE
Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, related service therapists, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modifications, and test administration
Obtain modified standardized testing materials and assist in the administration or administer the test as needed
Work as liaison with other agencies in vocational assessment process
Administer various other tests as appropriate and as required by Rome City Schools
Schedule time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel, and conferences with relevant school and other key individuals
Maintains ongoing contact with parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child's abilities, progress, and future goals
Maintain awareness of and compliance with federal and state regulations regarding special education
Provides in-service training programs for school personnel and students and education for parents regarding the needs of the visual impaired students and adaptations, programs, and services for these students
Consults with the local school district personnel concerning matters pertaining to the education of students with visual impairment
Maintains records of services rendered to Rome City Schools
Plans for and teaches PreK students using specially designed instruction driven by IEP goals
Fosters a positive learning environment and monitors student progress related to IEP goals
Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with students, parents, community members, administration and other system personnel
Facilitates home-school communication through a variety of communication methods
Ensures student safety and maintains appropriate supervision of students at all times
Other duties as assigned