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Special Education Curriculum Coordinator

Special Education Instructional Programs Assistant Director

Primarily Remote

8am to 4pm, Monday through Friday

SUMMARY: The Special Education Instructional Coach will work with Special Education teachers and students with disabilities to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in any of the core content areas (Reading, ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies) with a focus on Specially Designed Instruction for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or skills required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) and assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the GSE
• Build strong relationships and collaborative with teachers, administrators, district leadership, curriculum coordinators, grade band academic facilitators and instructional coaches
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resource implementation
• Demonstrate knowledge of Specially-Designed Instructional practices and Special Education classroom accommodations, instructional goals, laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyze student data to support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
• Assists teachers to improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods and interventions
• Analyzes student assessment data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness for all standards taught
• Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Recommends changes or adjustments to current practices, approaches, methods, strategies, and assessments as needed
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies and interventions
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Attend grade band professional learning opportunities as needed
• Develop and conduct academic instruction professional development as needed
• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis as needed
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) teachers and provide feedback as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by Special Education Director, Instructional Programs Assistant Director, Curriculum & Instruction and Assessment Director, Curriculum & Instructional Programs Assistant Director, and/or Superintendent

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related academic field; AND
  • Three (3) years of successful special education teaching experience OR
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certificates/Licensure:
  • GA PSC Educational Certificate
  • At least one P-12 Special Education Certification in either Math or ELA Academic Content Area
  • SRT4 Certification in Special Education Adapted Certification Consultative (P-12)
  • TKES/LKES credentialed
  • Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of  curriculum-based assessments
  • Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
  • Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
  • High technological skill level required
  • Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
  • Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
  • Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse  groups of people
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Degree in Special Education, Education, or related field of study
• Leadership or coaching experience or similar certification preferred
• Advanced Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel knowledge and skills
• Proficient/Advanced data analysis skills
• Three (3) years of experience working in a similar capacity
• Proficient/Advanced experience with Infinite Campus or other SIS systems
• Experience with Zoom conferencing tool, and Google Suite
• Three (3) years virtual educational environment experience and/or previous experience as an online educator 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 5 days/week, home-based position that may require traveling up to 25% of the time.
• During critical periods, additional in-office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic)
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-4 workday when working from home
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation
• In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Light lifting required.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Physical Abilities & Working Conditions 

The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of, physical abilities and working conditions which may be required of positions in this class. Georgia Cyber Academy encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department for further information. 

• Work Schedule:  This is a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, 5 Days/Week, primarily remote position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• In-Person Attendance: In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and/or testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
• Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face or virtual communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone and/or computer.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. 

Georgia Cyber Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Georgia Cyber Academy assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  All employment is "at-will" as governed by the laws of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.