Special Education Teacher; CDC

Lebanon Special School District (TN) Sam Houston Elementary
- Lebanon, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

Lebanon Special School District (TN) Sam Houston Elementary
- Lebanon, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lebanon Special School District

Job : 5928020

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Principal, SPED Supervisors

Date: February 2023

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

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

• 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

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• 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…