Innovative SPED Teacher: Grades 3-5 Intervention

Washington County TN School District; Boones Creek (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Board of Education in Boones Creek seeks a Special Education Interventionist for grades 3-5 to coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services for students with diverse abilities. The SPED Teacher will adapt programming, develop and maintain IEPs, collaborate with staff, and communicate progress to parents, while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state rules.

A valid Tennessee license with the appropriate endorsement is required; First Aid/CPR is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid license with appropriate endorsement acceptable to the state of Tennessee Department of Education; First Aid and CPR certification preferred; must have or be willing to obtain Conflict Resolution/Restraint Training
• Pre-employment Physical Exam

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom, may include general education classroom in conjunction with the general classroom teacher.
• Provides direct instruction within the classroom, small group, and/or 1:1 setting.
• Develops and maintains student IEPs in Educational Management System and conducts parent meetings with fidelity in order to articulate student progress towards IEP goals.
• Cooperatively designs and implements IEPs that focus on improving areas of skill deficits. Celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the students.
• Employs special education strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Maintains effective, developmentally appropriate student management techniques in all settings.
• Collaborates with school staff members to provide guidance regarding appropriate accommodations, modifications, and assessment of curriculum and instruction for students.
• Maintains and adheres to all reports/data required by IDEA and the Board of Education.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington County Board of Education in Boones Creek seeks a Special Education Interventionist for grades 3-5 to coordinate and provide developmentally appropriate educational services for students with diverse abilities. The SPED Teacher will adapt programming, develop and maintain IEPs, collaborate with staff, and communicate progress to parents, while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state rules.

A valid Tennessee license with the appropriate endorsement is required; First Aid/CPR is