Interim Special Education Teacher; CDC ; Effective ending date Job Jonesborough Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Interim Special Education Teacher (CDC 4-8) (Effective 10/26/2026 with an ending date of 05/21/2027)

Position Type:
Special Education Services/Student Support/ Special Education CDC
Date Posted: 11/2/2026
Location:

Jonesborough Elementary School

Job Title: SPED Teacher

Education:

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:

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

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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 toward 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.
? Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students.
? 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…