Exceptional Ed Teacher: IEP Advocate & Student Growth

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an Exceptional Education teacher to ensure students with disabilities learn and achieve at their highest potential. This role is a connector to core instruction, a case manager, and a liaison to parents, coordinating supports and data collection to drive progress.

You will develop and implement IEPs, monitor goals, collaborate with general education and related service providers, and lead regular parent conferences while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• TN SPED certification (144/145/460/461) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of IDEA and TN SPED rules and safeguards.
• Experience with mild–moderate disabilities in a school setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in referral and evaluation processes.
• Develop and implement IEPs and short-term objectives.
• Manage a caseload for standard and alternate assessments.
• Collaborate with general education and other SPED teachers to plan instruction.
• Provide data collection and progress monitoring for IEP goals.
• Lead IEP meetings with parents/guardians as full members.
• Coordinate transition programming for students age 14+.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee Special Education certification

Tools

EasyIEP

Job description

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, seeks an Exceptional Education teacher to ensure students with disabilities learn and achieve at their highest potential. This role is a connector to core instruction, a case manager, and a liaison to parents, coordinating supports and data collection to drive progress.

You will develop and implement IEPs, monitor goals, collaborate with general education and related service providers, and lead regular parent conferences while maintaining