Impactful Special Education Teacher (200-Day)

Fort Madison Community School District; Burns (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher on a 200-day contract. The role involves collaborating with families and staff to develop and implement IEPs, adapting curriculum for students with special needs, and participating in regular IEP meetings and media selection.

You will assess learning styles, use diverse instructional methods, and coordinate care as required by the IEP. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and valid Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience: student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience.
• Knowledge of IEP goal-setting process and implementation.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff to develop IEP for each student.
• Implement instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program and show written evidence of preparation.
• Assess student learning styles and plan appropriate strategies, materials, and equipment.
• Present subject matter per IEP guidelines using varied media, including technology.
• Work with classroom teachers to modify curricula and assist in regular classes.
• Participate in regular IEP meetings.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and instructional media.
• Assess student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal and medical care per IEP.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities approved by campus principal.
• Consult district and outside resources regarding student needs.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Curriculum adaptation

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license

Special Education endorsement

Job description

Fort Madison Community School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher on a 200-day contract. The role involves collaborating with families and staff to develop and implement IEPs, adapting curriculum for students with special needs, and participating in regular IEP meetings and media selection.

You will assess learning styles, use diverse instructional methods, and coordinate care as required by the IEP. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.