Ex Ed Teacher - IDS

Overview

The purpose of this classification 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 a connector to core instruction, a case manager, liaison to parents, coordinator of supports and services, collector of data, and responder 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.

East Hamilton High School is a diverse 9–12 school located in Ooltewah, Tennessee, just outside Chattanooga. We are recognized for excellence across academics, athletics, and the arts, and we are committed to preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond. Our academic opportunities include a full range of Honors and Advanced Placement courses, as well as programs in business, AV production, and fine arts, ensuring that every student can discover and develop their unique talents.

East Hamilton offers educators a collaborative and supportive environment where the focus is always on what is best for students. Our faculty is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a belief in the power of teamwork. We value innovation, accountability, and professional growth, welcoming teachers at all stages of their careers who are eager to contribute to a thriving, student‑centered school community.

We seek teachers who are passionate about their subjects, dedicated to their students, and inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting impact. At East Hamilton, you will find more than a workplace—you will find a professional home where your skills, ideas, and commitment to students are valued and supported.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described.

• 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 education and other exceptional education teachers to plan for and provide specially designed instruction
• Work in collaboration with related service providers to access and utilize special tools and assistive technology when necessary
• Provide consultation to other educational personnel as appropriate
• Facilitate IEP meetings including parents/guardians as full members of IEP teams
• Monitor student progress and update individualized educational programs
• Participate and conduct reviews of student progress
• Hold and attend regular parental conferences
• Develop and implement transition programming for students age 14 plus
• Work in collaboration with…