Special Ed - CDC Teacher

SPED Teacher

Education:

Bachelor's degree required.

Department/Group:
Student Supports - Special Education

Certificates & Licenses:
Valid license with appropriate endorsement acceptable to the state of Tennessee Department of Education;
First Aid and CPR certification preferred; must have or be willing to obtain Conflict Resolution/Restraint Training Required

Testing:
Pre-employment Physical Exam

Level/Salary Range:
Certified Pay Scale

Continuing Education/Training:
Maintain state license requirements;
Participate in ongoing professional development and training related to RTI2A & B, special education referrals and eligibility, assessment protocols and procedures.

HR Contact: HR Director or HR Generalist

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Category:
Certified

Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Job Description

Purpose:

The Special Education Teacher role was established to coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services for students with diverse abilities. They adapt programming to address the cognitive, physical, social-emotional, behavioral, and communication needs of students with identified disabilities. The Special Education Teacher is also responsible for maintaining required documents and conducting all necessary actions as outlined through federal and state regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom, may include general education classroom in conjunction with the general classroom teacher.
• Provides direct instruction within the classroom, small group, and/or 1:1 setting.
• Develops and maintains student IEPs in Educational Management System and conducts parent meetings with fidelity in order to articulate student progress towards IEP goals.
• Cooperatively designs and implements IEPs that focus on improving areas of skill deficits.
• Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students.
• Employs special education strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Employs and follows de-escalation and isolation/restraint strategies.
• Utilizes special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment.
• Utilizes active teaching strategies which incorporate cooperative learning, audio-visual/technological advances, and/or other "leading edge" techniques.
• Uses formative/summative assessment data and progress monitoring data to drive instruction.
• Fosters cooperative social behavior through activities and group projects to assist students in forming satisfying relationships with other students and adults.
• Collaborates with school staff members to provide guidance regarding appropriate accommodations, modifications, and assessment of curriculum and instruction for students.
• Model instruction using effective strategies and methodologies for students with academic, behavioral and social challenges.
• Maintains effective, developmentally appropriate student management techniques in all settings.
• Discusses students' areas in need of support and progress with students, parents, and administration and suggests corrective action as needed.
• Accurately maintains/prepares, in a timely manner, all reports/data required by Federal and State Law (IDEA) and the Board of Education.
• Administers diagnostic tests and monitors students' progress on a regular basis.
• Seeks a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.).
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress.
• Directs student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers.
• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• Assumes the responsibility of having regular and timely attendance.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and trainings.
• Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures…