Elementary SPED Teacher

Description

The Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School teachers design weekly lesson plans, develop standards‑based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our 21st Century Learners’ needs. In addition, GTW teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project‑based learning.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
• Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

• 1) Bachelor's degree;
• 2) Valid TN Teaching License with SPED credential; and,
• 3) 0-10 years teaching experience.