Potential Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Summary:

Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Work well with students with disabilities, teachers and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized knowledge of teaching students with IEPs.
• Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
• Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
• Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
• Provide direction, and supervision for all para educators assigned to the classroom.
• Compile and maintain thorough, accurate and compliant special education files.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and responsible use of leave.
• Follow professional ethics in all work related activities.
• Comply with all school, district, state and federal guidelines and Roane County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
• Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment. The position may require assisting with lifting, moving or positioning students and/or changing diapers as needed.
• Satisfactory background check
• Pass drug screening