Comprehensive Developmental Class (CDC) Teacher - Cumberland Gap High School

A Tennessee public school high school Comprehensive Developmental Class (CDC) teacher provides specialized, self-contained instruction to students. This educator balances core adapted academic standards with essential life and pre-vocational skills to guide student transition to adulthood. Required Credentials & Qualifications Licensure: A valid Tennessee Professional or Practitioner Teaching License. Endorsements: Must hold active Special Education Interventionist K-12 (codes 144 or 145) endorsement, or legacy Special Education Comprehensive K-12 (code 461) endorsements. Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field from an accredited institution. Clearances: Passing result on a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) / FBI fingerprint-based background check. Core Job Responsibilities Individualized Education Program (IEP) Management Act as primary case manager for a dedicated caseload of high school students. Write, implement, and legally monitor all student IEP goals, accommodations, and progress reports. Coordinate and lead formal IEP team meetings alongside administrators, parents, and related therapists. Adapted Instruction & Daily Living Skills Teach heavily modified, research-based lessons in high school English, math, science, and social studies. Provide physical and adaptive training to help students build independence in activities of daily living (ADLs). Design, implement, and evaluate Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Use diagnostic evaluation tools such as the Brigance inventory to track growth patterns. Transition & Pre-Vocational Support Deliver targeted high school transition courses focused on community, independent living, and employment readiness. Oversee student placement and support in inclusive elective structures or vocational courses. Partner with outside adult disability programs and vocational rehabilitation entities to secure post-graduation services. Classroom Supervision & Collaboration Direct, schedule, and mentor assigned educational paraprofessionals/teaching assistants within the self-contained room. Collaborate closely with speech, occupational, and physical therapists to integrate therapy targets into the classroom routine. Provide consultation strategies to general education high school teachers regarding classroom modifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Claiborne County Schools