Special Education Teacher

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

Job summary

Oak Ridge Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher for Linden Elementary in Oak Ridge, TN. The role focuses on supporting students with disabilities in a co-teaching setting, developing IEP goals, and collaborating with regular education staff to tailor instruction.

Starting date is immediate; salary range is $55,661 to $98,518 per year, with state teaching license and elementary endorsement required. This full-time position emphasizes professional growth and student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Tennessee teaching license with Elementary School Special Education endorsement.
• Experience in case management preferred.

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.
• Use effective instructional methods.
• Organize and plan the instructional program.
• Evaluate the instructional program and student progress.
• Possess interpersonal skills and grow professionally.
• Knowledge of elementary subject areas.
• Special Education case management.
• Schedule meetings, write IEPs, and document progress towards IEP goals.

Skills

Special education

Co-teaching

Communication

IEP development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tennessee teaching license

Elementary School Special Education endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Oak Ridge School District LINDEN ELEMENTARY - Oak Ridge, Tennessee Open in Google Maps

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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