Elementary - Exceptional Education Teacher (26-27 Opportunity)

About the role

At LEAD Public Schools, we believe in the transformative power of education. As an Elementary Special Education Teacher, you will play a crucial role in empowering students to achieve academic success and personal growth. You will embody our core tenets of joy, inclusion, excellence, and a whole child approach to teaching and learning, demonstrating that all children can learn and thrive in an environment designed for their success.

Responsibilities

• Teach at LEAD Public Schools, a dynamic learning community where joy, excellence, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
• Design and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies to develop foundational skills in literacy, math, and other core subjects.
• Integrate the Whole Child Approach to address students' academic, emotional, and social growth.
• Foster independence and critical thinking through functional and daily living skills instruction, as appropriate.
• Advocate for inclusive opportunities for students to interact with general education peers.
• Develop and monitor IEPs in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and district guidelines.
• Be adaptable to various teaching models, including push-in, pull-out, team-teaching approaches, and the least restrictive environment (LRE) model to support student success.
• Use formative and summative assessments to track progress and adjust instruction.
• Analyze data to identify student needs, develop targeted interventions, and set improvement goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share strategies and ensure consistency in data-driven practices.
• Create a classroom environment reflecting the school’s commitment to joy and inclusion.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, families, and surrounding communities to foster a sense of belonging.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities to enhance your instructional skills.
• Work collaboratively with the school team to support the success of all students and the broader school community.
• Collaborate with Special Education staff to develop effective and individualized IEPs.
• Work closely with colleagues to plan and share best instructional practices, coordinate efforts, and support the overall success of students.
• Contribute positively to a team-oriented school culture, embracing shared accountability for student outcomes.
• Supervise and provide guidance to education assistants to enhance classroom support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must hold: (a) A valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate endorsement to teach SPED, OR (b) A valid out-of-state license transferable to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, OR (c) Proof of progress toward Tennessee certification.