Special Education Teacher

LINDEN ELEMENTARY; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Linden Elementary in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide inclusive instruction and support for students with exceptional needs. This role emphasizes collaboration with regular education staff and effective IEP development.

The candidate will work in a co-teaching setting, manage classrooms, and communicate with families and stakeholders. A Tennessee teaching license with Elementary Special Education endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Tennessee teaching license with Elementary Special Education endorsement
• Experience with case management preferred
• Salary paid per Teacher Salary Schedule

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the learner
• Work with students with special needs
• Collaborate with regular education teachers
• Provide instruction in a co-teaching learning environment
• Develop an appropriate learning environment with effective classroom management
• Communicate effectively with student stakeholders
• Write IEPs and document progress toward IEP goals
• Schedule meetings and document progress towards IEP goals
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor

Skills

Special Education

Co-teaching

IEP documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Elementary School Special Education endorsement

Tools

Case management

Job description

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892885

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the learner
• Demonstrate the ability to work with students with special needs
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with regular education teachers
• Demonstrate the ability to provide instruction in a co-teaching learning environment
• Be able to develop an appropriate learning environment with effective classroom management
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Communicates effectively with student stakeholders
• Be able to use effective instructional methods
• Demonstrate ability to organize and plan the instructional program
• Demonstrate skills in evaluating the instructional program and student progress
• Possess effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate willingness to grow professionally
• Demonstrate knowledge of elementary subject areas
• Special Education case management
• Be able to schedule meetings, write IEPs, and appropriatly document progress towards IEP goals
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsement required
• Teaching experience preferred. Case Management Experience preferred. Requires the Elementary School Special Education endorsement
• Salary paid in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,661 to $98,518 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

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

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