Potential Comprehensive Special Education Teacher

Roane County Schools; Kingston (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public education agency in Kingston, Tennessee is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities. The role involves developing and implementing Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs), coordinating services, and collaborating with teachers and parents. Candidates must have a valid Tennessee Teachers License and experience in a special education setting. This position requires a commitment to student confidentiality and adherence to educational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities and general education teachers.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs and coordinate special education services.
• Familiarity with behavior strategies to support students.

Responsibilities

• Provide and plan specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Develop annual IEPs including goals and required services.
• Maintain student confidentiality and accurate education files.
• Demonstrate knowledge in teaching students with IEPs.
• Collect instructional data to improve student outcomes and guide instruction.
• Interpret assessment results to inform instructional decisions.
• Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
• Use positive reinforcement and behavior strategies for appropriate behaviors.
• Supervise paraeducators in the classroom.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and compliant special education files.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with policies.
• Collaborate with educational team members.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and proper leave usage.
• Uphold professional ethics in all work activities.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Behavior management

Instructional data collection

Behavior management

Education

Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Work well with students with disabilities, teachers and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of teaching students with IEPs.
• Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
• Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
• Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
• Provide direction, and supervision for all paraeducators assigned to the classroom.
• Compile and maintain thorough, accurate and compliant special education files.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance and responsible use of leave.
• Follow professional ethics in all work related activities.
• Comply with all school, district, state and federal guidelines and Roane County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
• Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment. The position may require assisting with lifting, moving or positioning students and/or changing diapers as needed.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Pass drug screening.