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Salary: $1687 / Week

In-person required, remote work is not available at this time. Candidate must have active GA Teaching certification available for review on the GaPSC website.

Goal: The job of Special Education Instructional Specialist was established to provide quality instruction to students with special needs and to provide consultation training and assistance to staff to ensure implementation of student’s IEP and student’s access to the curriculum.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in special education and at least 3 years of successful teaching in the area of special education with a strong background in instructional practices.

Essential Knowledge/Skills: Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local regulations governing special education, judicial decisions relative to special education and students with disabilities. Extensive knowledge of various interventions in working with students with disabilities in the school setting. Must have an understanding of statewide assessments and the ability to discuss student’s progress as it relates to assessments. Must be able to analyze progress monitoring data to assist teachers with interventions and monitoring a student’s progress in the general education as well as special education settings. Must possess personal characteristics and professional conduct to successfully interact with teachers, administrators and the public. Should be detailed oriented in order to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations regarding IEP/Eligibility dates, appropriateness and implementation. Should have an understanding of Assistive Technology, Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans and Transition plans.

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has acommitment to team participation in planning and implementation of studentprograms including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultationwith general education staff.

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred

+ Valid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulations

+ Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred

+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred

+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred

+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred

+ Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

+ Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.