Ex Ed Teacher - DCC
About the role
Overview Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030. Harrison Elementary is a K-5 school in beautiful Harrison, TN, just outside of Chattanooga. Our staff works each day to engage and inspire the GENIUS within EVERY student. At Harrison Elementary, everyone—staff, students, and community members-- is a leader and a learner. We leverage a team approach to problem solving that drives our Academic Press and Personalization commitments. We are "One Community. One Pride." Harrison Elementary is on the move! We grow and achieve every day, and our work has been recognized by the State of Tennessee with a STEM Designation and the Governor's Seal for Civics. We are looking for teachers and staff who are curious, hardworking, and always put students first. We provide loads of support for new staff while growing all leaders of learning. If you are committed to excellence, cultivate strong and healthy relationships with students, work well with a team, and want to grow as a leader of learning, come join us! Panthers Roar! Panthers Soar!
Responsibilities
Exceptional Education Developmental Communication Class (DCC) Teacher: Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a school setting; ability to co-teach by working side-by-side with a content area teacher to provide instruction and supports to students, and teach credit classes including alternative academic diploma for students with mild to moderate disabilities; knowledge of upper level school subject matter; ability to work in a variety of inclusionary and pull-out program settings. Specialized skills in working with students with significant communication disorders. Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, discrete trials. PECS systems and a variety of organizational systems for students with Autism Spectrum Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral, communication, and self- help disabilities. Knowledge of curriculum for the functioning level of the students. Knowledge of or willingness to learn interventions designed for students with developmental disabilities including but not limited to the following: antecedent/behavioral package, one-to-one discrete trial teaching, modeling, incidental teaching, peer coaching, pivotal response training, visual supports & schedules, self-regulation, social stories. Ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff to develop IEPs, work with regular education staff to implement inclusionary opportunities, conduct age appropriate assessments, and facilitate IEP meetings. Follow Hamilton County Schools’ instructional framework including: Ensuring Equity in Actions Setting High ExpectationsBuilding a Productive Classroom Culture Responsive Teaching and Learning Classroom Culture: Build a safe and productive classroom culture. Positive relationships are evident, procedures are clear, and the classroom is safe and secure for learning to unfold. Student and teacher interactions promote a growth mindset. Family & Community: Develop strong relationships with students’ families while diligently informing parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns. Ability to provide good communication with parents on a daily basis if necessary. Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning. Will