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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Teacher (Blind/Deaf) Agency: Department of Education Job Requisition ID: JR0000004845 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE Job Description: Job Summary The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) – Georgia Academy for the Blind is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to students who are visually impaired and/or have multiple disabilities in a self-contained residential school setting. The selected candidate will develop and implement individualized instructional programs designed to meet students’ unique educational needs. This position is responsible for assessing student progress, developing appropriate instructional materials, incorporating assistive technology, and utilizing innovative and research-based instructional strategies to support student learning and development. The position may serve students at the Early Childhood/Elementary (P-5), Middle School (4-8), or High School level. Job Responsibilities Provide specialized instruction to students who are visually impaired and/or have multiple disabilities. Assess and document students’ individual educational needs and academic progress. Develop and implement appropriate instructional plans and learning activities. Prepare and adapt instructional materials to meet diverse student learning needs. Incorporate assistive technology and appropriate accommodations into classroom instruction. Utilize innovative and research-based instructional strategies and practices. Maintain appropriate educational documentation and student records. Provide instruction within a self-contained classroom environment serving students with multiple disabilities. Support a comprehensive educational program that promotes students’ academic growth, independence, and development. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess one or more of the following: Master’s degree in visual Impairments (K-12). Background working with individuals with visual disabilities, cognitive disabilities, autism, behavioral disorders, orthopedic impairments, interrelated special education needs, or other sensory disabilities. Classroom experience working with students who are visually impaired and/or have multiple disabilities. Elementary or secondary academic certification. Experience working with visually impaired students or students with special needs. Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.
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