Special Education Teacher - Dresden Middle

Dresden Middle School is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Special Education Teacher at Dresden Middle School. Qualified candidates will hold the proper active Tennessee Special Education-Interventionist license. This position involves inclusion, pull-outs, and resource settings and benefits from the support of paraprofessional staff.

Reports to:

School Principal

Status:
Full Time – 10 months (200 days)

Purpose of Job:
Weakley County Schools understands that the classroom teacher is the key factor in student success. The classroom teacher should plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfill their academic potential.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate certification
• Experience in the area assigned preferred
• Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that align to state standards and facilitate active learning within the district curriculum
• Prepare for and participate in IEP and evaluation meetings for students with disabilities
• Develop a scheme of work, assessments, and grading in accordance with established procedures
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Prepare the classroom for class activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
• Provide appropriate feedback on work
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
• Administer appropriate tests and interpret results to the benefit of students
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
• Prepare required reports on students and activities
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school
• Participate in school and system-sponsored activities
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including discussing topics that may be sensitive with confidentiality
• Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
• Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Actively participate in Special Education trainings and learning opportunities
• Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Stooping and/or kneeling
• Reaching
• Talking
• Hearing
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