Ex Ed Teacher Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools e.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this job is to ensure that students with disabilities learn and achieve at their highest potential. The main goals of an Exceptional Education teacher are to identify the individual needs of each child and create a healthy, inspiring and supportive learning environment. The Exceptional Education teacher is to be a connector to core instruction, a case manager, liaison to parents, coordinator of supports and services, collector of data, and respond to student needs.

The Exceptional Education teacher continually models learning so students can achieve their highest potential by participating in learning to the greatest extent possible. This teacher will be responsible for providing academic and behavior support to provide students with access to tier 1 instruction and perform on standard assessments and alternate assessments with proficiency.

The Howard School is a historic 9–12 high school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, grounded in a rich legacy of pride, perseverance, community, and the Hustlin’ Tiger tradition. As Chattanooga’s oldest public school, we honor our history while creating limitless possibilities for our students.

Under the leadership of Executive Principal Charhonda Gardner, a proud Howard alumna, our commitment is Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day. We believe every student deserves to belong, be challenged, and have access to rigorous learning that prepares them for college, career, and life.

Howard offers dynamic Future Ready and Career and Technical Education opportunities, including the Erlanger Institute of Healthcare and Innovation with branded partner Erlanger, Hospitality and Tourism with branded partner Rock City Enterprises, as well as Welding, Cosmetology, and Digital Arts. These pathways provide students with authentic experiences and skills connected to their futures.

At Howard, we are building on a powerful legacy while creating what comes next. Through The Tiger Way, we cultivate a culture of high expectations, strong relationships, student thinking, and belonging.

We are Howard. We are Hustlin’ Tigers. Every Tiger. Every Seat. Every Day.

Responsibilities

Participate in the referral and evaluation processes

Coordinate the development of individual instruction plans for students, including developmental and sequential short-term objectives leading to the achievement of goals specified in the IEP.

Manage a caseload of students who are eligible to participate in the standard assessments and alternate assessments

Teach groups of students and individuals in separate locations and general education settings based on the IEP service provisions for students based on student need. Teach credit bearing classes for students eligible for participation in standard and alternate assessment.

Prepare and deliver lessons and resources in support of student IEPs and approved Hamilton County curriculum.

Conduct ongoing data collection on all IEP goals and objectives.

Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their student’s unique needs while ensuring compliance with the student’s IEP.

Assess student work to provide timely feedback and inform instructional decisions.

Collaborate with general…