2025-2026 Interim Special Education CDC Teacher at Mt. Horeb Elementary School

Jefferson County School District; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County School District seeks an Interim Special Education Self-Contained Teacher to support students with disabilities in public Tennessee schools. The position runs from 7/30/2025 through 10/10/2025, with the first six days paid at $140 per day, then placed on the regular pay scale based on experience and degree.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs, coordinating related services, delivering specialized instruction, maintaining records, and collaborating with parents and staff to

Qualifications

• Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsements.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
• Meets health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and specialized learning experiences to students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement an Individual Education Plan (IEP) with collaboration from parents and staff.
• Coordinate educational program and related services as outlined in the IEP.
• Instruct students to meet IEP objectives and standards.
• Maintain accurate student records and prepare required reports.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Tech literacy

Education

Teacher license (Special Education)

Job description

This is an INTERIM position beginning7/30/2025 through10/10/2025.

The first six days of the interim assignment will be certified substitute teacher pay at $140.00 per day. After the first six days, the certified CDC teacher will be placed on the regular teacher payscale based on years of experience and degree.

Requirements: Meets qualifications for a teaching licenseto teachSpecial Education CDC in public schools in Tennessee.

The Jefferson County Schools Professional Educators Collaborative Conference Act (PECCA) current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is linked to below:

MOU Approved Until 3-1-26.pdf

Job Description

Jefferson County Schools

Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

Qualifications

1. Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsements.
2. Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
3. Basic understanding of and skill with computer technology for personal and presentation applications.
4. Meets health and physical requirements.

Primary Responsibility

To provide services and specialized learning experiences to students with disabilities in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develops the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the Core Curriculum Standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Confer with parents, administrators, assessment personnel and other professionals to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development.
2. Coordinate the educational program and comprehensive related services as outlined in the IEP.
3. Teaches/instructs students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress toward meeting goals/objectives on the IEP, as well as successful progress toward meeting Alternate Performance Indicators or Common Core Standards.
4. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by the district, state, and federal regulations.
5. Communicate regularly with regular education teachers when a child is mainstreamed.
6. Communicate regularlly with parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.
7. Establish the schedule, role, responsibilities, and expectations for the paraprofessional(s) assigned to assist the teacher.
8. Align lesson plans and Individual Education Plans to Alternate Performance Indicators or Common Core Standards.
9. Administer a variety of assessments to gauge progress toward academic success.
10. Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth opportunities.
11. Participate in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and in-service meetings.
12. Assists in upholding board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations.
13. Protect confidentiality of records and information for students with disabilities.
14. Report to proper authorities and principal when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect.
15. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.