Teacher Ex Ed Comprehensive - Joelton ES

Job Summary

Designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe/profound cognitive or developmental needs in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines.

• Provides direct instruction, intervention, and consultation for students on a modified curriculum that aligns to the Tennessee Alternate Assessment Standards as indicated on the Individual Educational Program (IEP).
• Collaborates with general educators to plan assessments and analyze progress monitoring data to develop instructionally appropriate IEPs.
• Progress monitors all students that receive intensive intervention in the area of academics, social‑emotional and behavior to continually communicate progress toward goals with students, parents, and school team.
• Plan and use data driven instructional strategies, resources, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the instructional needs of students.
• Ensures students on a modified curriculum participate in required statewide test with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Keep IEPs in compliance with State and Federal laws governing students with disabilities and manage paraprofessional support in the general education setting to ensure that students on a modified curriculum are in their least restrictive environment.
• Schedules and facilitates IEP team meetings, re-evaluation meetings, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the delivery of services for students with disabilities with all related service providers (i.e. speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nurse).
• Develops, implements, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans based on student need.
• Design classroom management systems and implement behavioral strategies that facilitate student learning and engagement. Prepares physical condition of classroom to reflect subject matter and to facilitate student learning.
• Collaborates with general educators and related service providers to inform instruction, determine modifications/accommodations, identify supplemental supports, assign grades, and identify inclusive opportunities for students.
• Participates in ongoing Professional Development activities to ensure the use of most effective, evidence‑based practices that promote success for students.

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field Preferred

• Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities Preferred

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and/or specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Communication, and collaboration with Parents, educators, students
• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner
• Student management
• Presenting to large groups
• Organization, data‑based decision making, and problem solving
• Providing interventions
• Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
• Technology skills:
  Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or other district applications or equipment as needed.