Exceptional Education Comprehensive Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:  

• There are several positions open for Metro Nashville Schools. Immediate Need!
• Teaching modified curriculum and intervention. 
• Holding IEP meetings and writing IEP. 
• Monitoring IEP goals. 
• Communicating with families. 
• Collaborating with our EE team of 6 people. 
• Reports to the school principal.

Education Requirements : 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field required. 
• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field is preferred. 
• Must hold or be eligible for a certificate or license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education with a Special Education Comprehensive Program K-12 endorsement (461) or comparative.

Essential Duties: 

• Provides direct instruction, intervention, and consultation for students on a modified curriculum that aligns to the Tennessee Alternate Assessment Standards as indicated on the Individual Educational Program (IEP).
• Collaborates with general educators to plan assessments and analyze progress monitoring data to develop instructionally appropriate IEPs.
• Progress monitors all students who receive intensive intervention in the area of academics, social-emotional and behavior to continually communicate progress toward goals with students, parents, and school team.

Position Specific Responsibilities: 

• Plan and use data driven instructional strategies, resources, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the instructional needs of students.
• Ensures students on a modified curriculum participate in required statewide test with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Keep IEPs in compliance with State and Federal laws governing students with disabilities and manage paraprofessional support in the general education setting to ensure that students on a modified curriculum are in their least restrictive environment.
• Schedules and facilitates IEP team meetings, re-evaluation meetings, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the delivery of services for students with disabilities with all related service providers (i.e. speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nurse).
• Develops, implement, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans based on student need.
• Design classroom management systems and implement behavioral strategies that facilitate student learning and engagement. Prepares physical condition of classroom to reflect subject matter and to facilitate student learning.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary.

Pay: $40.00 - $49.00 per hour.

Optional Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.

Physical Setting:

• Public school.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37204: Relocate before starting work (Required).

Work Location: In person.