POSITION TITLE: Itinerant Special Education Teacher
REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate Special Education endorsement(s), or eligibility for the appropriate Tennessee license/endorsement.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines related to special education and students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to provide differentiated and specially designed instruction based on individual student needs.
- Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Ability to travel between schools and provide services in various educational settings.
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
JOB GOAL:
To provide specially designed instruction, support, consultation, and services to students with disabilities across multiple educational settings; to collaborate with school personnel and families to ensure students receive appropriate services and accommodations; and to assist students in making meaningful progress toward their educational goals.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
- Serve students across multiple schools, classrooms, and/or educational settings as assigned.
- Travel between assigned schools to provide direct instruction and support.
- Review and implement each student's IEP, including goals, accommodations, modifications, services, and other requirements.
- Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and make instructional adjustments as appropriate.
- Collect and maintain accurate student data and educational records.
- Participate in the development, review, and revision of IEPs.
- Attend IEP meetings, eligibility meetings, reevaluation meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as assigned.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, administrators, related service providers, parents, and other appropriate personnel.
- Provide consultation and support to general education teachers regarding accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, behavior supports, and other student needs.
- Assist in determining appropriate instructional materials, strategies, and interventions for students with disabilities.
- Provide instruction and support in the least restrictive environment consistent with each student's IEP.
- Assist students in accessing and participating in the general education curriculum.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student records and information.
- Complete required special education documentation accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of special education laws, regulations, procedures, instructional practices, and evidence-based interventions.
- Participate in professional development activities and apply acquired knowledge and skills to instructional practice.
- Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and educational needs.
- Establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Maintain appropriate records of services provided at each assigned location.
- Manage time and travel efficiently to ensure assigned students receive services as scheduled.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools or designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
To be determined by the Board of Education. The position will be primarily stationed at Wynn Habersham Elementary; however, could require travel to schools throughout the district.