Comprehensive Development: Special Education Teacher

Murfreesboro City Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools seeks a Comprehensive Development Teacher in the Special Education Department. The role requires a Tennessee teaching license with endorsements and experience with students with disabilities.

You will develop and implement IEPs, plan curriculum, assess students, and collaborate with general education staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure compliant, high-quality services for eligible students.

Qualifications

• Holds Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsements.
• Must hold valid Tennessee teaching license with endorsement in #460, #461, or #105.
• Must meet health, physical and background check requirements.
• Must have successful training and/or experience working with students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply all pertinent Federal and State regulations regarding assessment, identification, placement, and provision of appropriate services to eligible students with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills-ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of people (students, staff, parents, professionals).
• Must have strong written and verbal presentation skills.
• Must hold valid Tennessee teaching license with endorsements for services to children pre-school through sixth grade in the specialty area.
• Must have B.S. in Special Education.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America.
• Must have knowledge of and/or ability to learn occupational hazards; Universal precautions must be taken.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional and/or consultative services to eligible students with disabilities, as specified in each student's IEP.
• Attend IEP-Team meetings to assist in determining eligibility for special education services and/or in developing IEPs and making program and placement decisions.
• Consult with and advise individual general education classroom teachers serving students with disabilities on matters pertaining to the special needs of these students.
• Conduct all required student assessments as mandated by Federal, State, and Local regulations and procedures to assist in determining eligibility for special education services and to assist in making appropriate program and placement decisions.
• Administer data gathering assessments, which will guide instruction to support progress in specific area of deficit.
• Develop and maintain student IEPs and all other required paperwork and documentation in a timely, correct and efficient manner.
• Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual student needs and learning styles.
• Maintain a disciplined and orderly classroom with a climate that welcomes students and encourages learning.
• Participate in faculty meetings, educational conferences, and professional development activities.
• Maintain professional endorsements, licensure, and in-service training required for employment in the position.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Special Education

Job description

Murfreesboro City Schools seeks a Comprehensive Development Teacher in the Special Education Department. The role requires a Tennessee teaching license with endorsements and experience with students with disabilities.

You will develop and implement IEPs, plan curriculum, assess students, and collaborate with general education staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure compliant, high-quality services for eligible students.