Special Education Teacher

Job Expectations

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the learner

Demonstrate the ability to work with students with special needs

Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with regular education teachers

Demonstrate the ability to provide instruction in a co-teaching learning environment

Be able to develop an appropriate learning environment with effective classroom management

Be able to communicate effectively

Communicates effectively with student stakeholders

Be able to use effective instructional methods

Demonstrate ability to organize and plan the instructional program

Demonstrate skills in evaluating the instructional program and student progress

Possess effective interpersonal skills

Demonstrate willingness to grow professionally

Demonstrate knowledge of elementary subject areas

Special Education case management

Be able to schedule meetings, write IEPs, and appropriately document progress towards IEP goals

Any other duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's degree and Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement required.

Teaching experience preferred. Case Management Experience preferred. Requires the Elementary School Special Education endorsement.

Salary paid in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule.