Special Education Teacher Self-Contained - High School Job Somerville Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Somerville

Special Education Teacher Self-Contained – High School

Fayette County Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our school system. The successful candidate will perform duties customary to a high school teacher: preparing lessons toward mastery of state standards, collaborating with faculty, providing small group instruction, differentiating instruction and interventions, monitoring student progress, and communicating with parents and stakeholders.

An active Tennessee teaching license is required for this Special Education position with the proper endorsements for a Junior High School Self‑Contained classroom.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Title:

Special Education Teacher – Self‑Contained

Reports to:

Special Services and Academic Supervisors

Term: 10 months

JOB GOAL

The responsibilities of a special education educator include:

Creating lesson plans and instructing students in accordance with state standards and their IEPs.
Collaborating with teachers, staff, and administration to address student needs.
Identifying and instructing high‑ability students in intellectual, specific academic, creative, arts, and leadership areas.
Monitoring student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
Holder of a valid Tennessee certification license for Special Education – Self‑Contained classroom.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Effective decision‑making and verbal and written communication skills.
Highly qualified in this area.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide an instructional program that is differentiated and challenging.

Commitment to high student achievement and support for all students.

Develop and implement consistent special education programming at the district level.

Exercise teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.

Create a secure climate and respond to inquiries from a variety of sources.

Instruct students to improve their success in academics through a defined course of study.

Administer and develop subject‑specific assessments to evaluate student competency levels and/or develop individual learning plans.

Participate in meetings and professional development activities to convey or gather information required to perform functions.

Advise parents and/or legal guardians about student progress and methods for improvement.

Prepare written materials to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.

Respond to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel.

Assist classroom teachers to provide instruction to high achievers.

Use available technology in lessons.

Communicate effectively with parents and students.

Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT &

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is performed in a standard office and classroom environment. It requires 40% sitting, 20% walking, and 40% standing; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and requires significant fine finger dexterity.

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