Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Lebanon Special School District (TN) To Be Determined - Lebanon, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Job : 5571137

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Posting is for the 2026/2027 School Year

Purpose of Job: To give instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal and Special Education Director.

• Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day
• Provide instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal and Special Education Director
• Prepare for and participate in IEP and evaluation meetings for students with disabilities
• Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal
• Follow the Tennessee curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level
• Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community
• Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child’s progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conferences with parents and appropriate others as necessary
• Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child’s health or welfare as a result of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal and Special Education Supervisors
• Abide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level
• Ensure that the use of the district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Follow the appropriate complaint/grievance process: report concern to the principal first, next to the Complaint Officer for the system, the Director of Schools, and finally to the Board
• Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner
• Properly supervise children at all times
• Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year
• Keep a complete cumulate record on each child
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom
• Participate in Special Education specific professional development, trainings, meetings
• Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learning
• Plan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs
• Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
• Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Appropriate attendance record
• Dress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress code
• Provide thirty days notice of resignation so that an appropriate replacement may be found
• Please note:
  
  this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative…