Special Education Teacher

Anderson County School District; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake City Middle School in Tennessee is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides specialized instruction to elementary students with disabilities and supports individualized learning plans.

Duties include day-to-day classroom operation, curriculum planning, collaboration with regular education staff, evaluating progress, and participating in IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• Valid teacher's license with appropriate Special Education endorsement.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles and physical limitations of students.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers in providing an appropriate curriculum for students with disabilities based on the Tennessee general curriculum.
• Evaluates student progress and establishes student behavior.
• Attends and conducts IEP meetings.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Special Education

Teacher license

IEP meetings

Communication skills

Job description

Lake City Middle School is looking for a certified Special Education Teacherfor the 2026-2027 school year.

This position is to provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of elementary students with disabilities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles and physical limitations of students.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers in providing an appropriate curriculum for students with disabilities based on the Tennessee general curriculum.
• Evaluates student progress and establishes student behavior.
• Attends and conducts IEP meetings.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid teacher's license with appropriate Special Education endorsement; strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.