Ex Ed Teacher

Responsibilities

• Participate in the referral and evaluation processes
• Coordinate the development of individual instruction plans for students, including developmental and sequential short-term objectives leading to the achievement of goals specified in the IEP.
• Manage a caseload of students who are eligible to participate in the standard assessments and alternate assessments
• Teach groups of students and individuals in separate locations and general education settings based on the IEP service provisions for students based on student need.
• Teach credit bearing classes for students eligible for participation in standard and alternate assessment.
• Prepare and deliver lessons and resources in support of student IEPs and approved Hamilton County curriculum.
• Conduct ongoing data collection on all IEP goals and objectives.
• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their student’s unique needs while ensuring compliance with the student’s IEP.
• Absess student work to provide timely feedback and inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with general education and other exceptional education teachers to plan for and provide specially designed instruction.
• Work in collaboration with related service providers to access and utilize special tools and assistive technology when necessary.
• Request support and assistance from specialized resource personnel when appropriate.
• Provide consultation to other educational personnel as appropriate.
• Facilitate IEP meetings including parents/guardians as full members of IEP teams.
• Monitor student progress and update individualized educational programs.
• Develop and implement transition programming for students age 14 plus.
• Work in collaboration with related service providers for students with communication disorders to teach and implement specialized communication systems.
• May include providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities.
• Tasks may involve, but are not limited to, assisting students with toileting/feeding/other self-help and behavioral needs.
• Participate in training programs related to delivery of IEPs or curriculum.
• Maintain all required special education records, ensuring that they are complete, accurate and within all timelines.

Qualifications

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Special Education (Endorsements: 144, 145, 460, or 461)
• If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license.
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of IDEA, current state special education rules and regulations, and compliance addressing programming, assessment and procedural safeguards for students with disabilities.
• Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a school setting.
• Technology skills to facilitate implementation of academic and/or behavior intervention programs, in addition to a variety of technology platforms.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to facilitate teaching, assessment, meeting and data management responsibilities including EasyIEP.
• Experience with administration and interpretation of standard assessments and alternate assessments.