CDC Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Watertown (TN); On-site; USD 43,577 - 53,260; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Watertown, Tennessee, is seeking a CDC Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time position involves providing specialized academic and physical training to special needs students. Candidates must hold a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsements and be prepared to engage with students' individual needs through tailored teaching methods.

The teacher will also participate in developing individualized education programs (IEPs) and work collaboratively with parents and staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement.
• Meets health and physical requirements.
• Experience with screening measures and individualized education programs (IEPs).

Responsibilities

• Gives specialized academic and physical training to special needs students.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons considering individual needs.
• Conducts IEP-team meetings and conferences with parents.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with special needs students

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

CDC Teacher

Wilson County School District Watertown Elementary - Watertown, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Wilson County Schools, TN

Job Details

Job ID: 5740003

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,419 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Description

Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

(Pending Budget Approval)

JOB GOAL

To give specialized academic and physical training to special needs students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement, has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and meets health and physical requirements.

REPORTS TO Building Principal

FLSA STATUS Exempt

SCHEDULE 200 Day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of students;
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
• Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment;
• Provides intensive and systematic instruction according to each student's unique needs;
• Evaluates students using screening measures (i.e., Brigance, A.D.D. scales, vision screenings, hearing screenings, etc.);
• Grades and evaluates student performance, both written and demonstrative;
• Establishes guidelines for student behavior, monitors student behavior, and establishes and implements behavior modification programs;
• Maintains order in the classroom;
• Observes student behavior and performance within the regular classroom and provides consultative services to regular classroom teachers, as needed;
• Conducts IEP-team meetings and conferences with parents; plans, writes, and implements appropriate individualized education program (I.E.P.);
• Schedules student instruction and follows strict scheduling guidelines;
• Monitors and adjusts student programming as necessary;
• Counsels with parents and students;
• Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures;
• Maintains necessary records and completes the necessary paperwork;
• Administers diagnostic tests and evaluates student progress on a regular basis;
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education;
• Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and reports, as appropriate;
• Fosters cooperative social behavior;
• Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect;
• Represents the school and the community in a positive manner;
• Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations;
• Meets assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• Attends work regularly and on-time;
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

TEMPERAMENT (Personal Traits)

• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure;
• Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of an activity;
• Adaptability to working with students; and
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based upon sensory or judgmental criteria.

CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles; the ability to reason and make judgments.
• Verbal: The ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• Numerical: The ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• Data Perception: The ability to understand and interpret information presented in the forms of graphs, charts, or tables.
• Spatial: The ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects.
• Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and accurately.
• Color Discrimination: The ability to perceive or to recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job may require lifting or carrying of objects that exceed fifty (50) pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: pushing and/or pulling, stooping and/or kneeling, reaching and/or handling, talking, hearing, seeing, and climbing.

WORK CONDITIONS

Normal working environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Wilson County Board of Education does not discriminate because of age, race, color, gender, national origin, disability, religion, genetics, creed, or veteran status in the provision of services, in programs or activities, or in employment opportunities or benefits. The Wilson County School System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and member of TN Drug-Free Workplace. Employees or applicants who need reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources , Wilson County Schools
• 415 Harding Dr.
• Lebanon, Tennessee 37087
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]