Ex Ed Teacher Job Memphis 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.

Wallace S. Smith Elementary is a K-5 school located in Ooltewah, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. We are a diverse and high performing school that offers a sense of family and provides a nurturing environment for students. Many extracurricular activities are available for students and teachers such as: science olympiad, student leadership, school musical, sports, news team, flag team, and safety patrol.

Our school offers many leadership opportunities for students and teachers. Teachers from our school have gone on to be principals, assistant principals, district curriculum specialists and instructional coaches.

We are looking for positive, energetic educators to join our team. When you join us, you will be part of a school community that is a Professional Learning Community. Our ideal teaching candidates:

Are skilled at communicating with students, faculty and staff
Provide standards-driven instruction
Encourage student engagement
Work collaboratively with grade level team members, coaches and administration
Are transparent regarding their teaching practice and willing to collaborate regarding instruction and data
Continuously look for ways to assist students who have and have not yet mastered content
Are willing to think outside the box

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.

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 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. Request support and assistance from specialized resource personnel when appropriate.

Provide consultation to other educational personnel as appropriate

Facilitate IEP meetings…