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Position Title: ESEP Lead Teacher	Salary Schedule: State Based Plus Local Supplement
Department: Exceptional Students Education Program/School	Job Code: 117100
Reports To: Principal and Coordinator of ESEP	Work Schedule: 188 days/8 hr.
Grade/Level: N/A	FLSA: Exempt
Primary Function: Knowledge of all Special Education processes including due process, IEP's, and scheduling. Knowledge of Special Education law and compliance. Demonstrated communication skills.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands:

Office and Classroom Environment	Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
	Hearing and speaking to exchange information
	Seeing to read a variety of materials
	Sitting for extended periods of time
	Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials

Qualifications:

A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission:

*Special Education General Curriculumn; or
*Special Education Adaptive Curriculumn; or
*Other Special Education field
*Certification in one or more academic content areas (P-5), (4-8), (6-12), or (P-12) is preferred

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Functions:

	Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
	Monitors due process procedures/timelines for all students with disabilities
	Coordinates and verifies state and federal funding counts
	Coordinate assessments
	Assists in conducting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
	Assists with coordination of area meetings and dissemination of information
	Mentor teachers as assigned
	Demonstrates effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with disabilities
	Serves as the contact person for RTI/SST
	Demonstrates ability to problem solve and diffuse difficult situations
	Instructs or consults with students with disabilities when necessary
	Serves as case manager for students on consult
	Assists with end of the year procedures
	Serves as liaison between special education and regular education staff within the school
	Provides direct support to special education teachers
	Demonstrates clear, professional oral and written communication
	Provides training to school staff
	Review and finalize IEPs
	Performs other duties as directed by Superintendent or designee

Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
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