Exceptional Ed DCC Teacher – Inclusion & IEP Champion

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Exceptional Education Developmental Communication Class (DCC) Teacher. The role focuses on students with mild to moderate disabilities, co‑teaching with content area teachers, and delivering instruction across inclusionary and pull‑out settings.

The position requires a TN Special Education license (Endorsements 105 or 461) or eligibility to obtain it, and experience in designing and implementing IEPs within a collaborative school

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; TN Special Education certification with Endorsements 105 or 461 required.
• If licensed in another state, must apply for Tennessee license.
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs and leading IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities; ability to co‑teach with a content area teacher to provide instruction and supports, and to teach credit classes including alternative academic diploma.
• Knowledge of upper level school subject matter; ability to work in inclusionary and pull‑out settings.
• Specialized skills for students with significant communication disorders; knowledge of ABA, DTT, PECS, and schedules; implement interventions for developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff to develop IEPs and conduct age‑appropriate assessments; facilitate IEP meetings; follow HC Schools’ instructional framework.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Progress monitoring

Technology literacy

Crisis prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee Special Education certification (Endorsements 105 or 461)

Tools

EasyIEP

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Exceptional Education Developmental Communication Class (DCC) Teacher. The role focuses on students with mild to moderate disabilities, co‑teaching with content area teachers, and delivering instruction across inclusionary and pull‑out settings.

The position requires a TN Special Education license (Endorsements 105 or 461) or eligibility to obtain it, and experience in designing and implementing IEPs within a collaborative school