POSITION TITLE:
Interim Special Education Teacher
LOCATION:
Jellico High School
REPORTS TO:
Director of Schools / Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate Special Education endorsement(s).
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing special education services.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and practices appropriate for students with disabilities.
- Ability to develop and implement appropriate instructional plans based on individual student needs and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
- Strong communication, organizational, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
JOB GOAL:
To provide effective specially designed instruction and educational support to students with disabilities at Jellico High School; to implement students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); and to collaborate with school personnel and families to promote student achievement, independence, and successful participation in the school environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
- Implement instructional programs, accommodations, modifications, and services as outlined in each student's IEP.
- Provide instruction in the least restrictive environment appropriate to the student's individual needs.
- Assist students in accessing and progressing through the general education curriculum.
- Develop and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons based on individual student needs and abilities.
- Monitor student performance and collect data to measure progress toward IEP goals.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student progress, services, and IEP requirements.
- Participate in IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, reevaluation meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
- Assist in the development, review, and revision of IEPs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, interventions, and instructional strategies.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, educational needs, and concerns.
- Maintain a positive, supportive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Implement appropriate classroom management and behavior support strategies.
- Support students in developing academic, social, behavioral, communication, and independent living skills as appropriate.
- Assist students with transition planning and preparation for post-secondary education, employment, training, and independent living when appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.
- Complete all required special education documentation accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintain knowledge of current special education laws, regulations, policies, and evidence-based instructional practices.
- Participate in professional development activities as required.
- Work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, counselors, related service providers, support staff, parents, and other appropriate personnel.
- Follow all Board of Education policies and school procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools, Principal, or designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Interim position. Length of employment, salary, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be established by the Campbell County Board of Education.