Special Education Teacher

SCA; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge School District SCA is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher at Secret City Academy in Oak Ridge, TN. The teacher will provide individualized instruction, manage special education services, and collaborate with staff and families to support student learning and progress.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and TN teaching license with Special Education endorsement 460; teaching and case management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and active Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement code 460 required.
• Teaching experience and Special Education case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction and manage special education services.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success and co-teach as needed.
• Develop and write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and document progress towards goals.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff and other stakeholders.
• Organize instructional program and monitor student progress.

Education

Bachelor’s degree & Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement code 460

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946209

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location: Secret City Academy

Contract Days: 140
Assignment Dates: ASAP
Salary: Paid in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oak Ridge Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The teacher will provide individualized instruction, manage special education services, and collaborate with staff and families to support student learning and progress.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learners and their individual needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students with special needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success.
• Provide effective instruction in a co-teaching environment.
• Establish a supportive learning environment through effective classroom management.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Use effective instructional methods tailored to student needs.
• Organize and plan the instructional program.
• Evaluate instructional effectiveness and monitor student progress.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject areas relevant to the assignment.
• Provide special education case management.
• Schedule meetings, develop and write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and accurately document progress toward IEP goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and an active Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement code 460 appropriate for the assignment required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Special education case management experience preferred.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $38,962.70 to $68,962.60 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required