Special Education Teacher - Behavior ($10,000 Stipend)

Murfreesboro City Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools is seeking a Special Education Behavior Emotional Social Teaching (B.E.S.T.) specialist in the Special Education Department. The role involves direct instructional and behavioral support for eligible students, IEP development, and collaboration with teachers and support staff.

Holders of Tennessee teaching licenses with endorsements in 460/461/105 are required. The position is a 10-month assignment with local salary/benefits negotiated annually by the Board and

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Tennessee teaching license with endorsement in 460, 461, or 105.
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations for special education (IEP).
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional, social-emotional, behavioral support to eligible students.
• Attend IEP-Team meetings to determine eligibility and develop IEPs.
• Consult with general education teachers on accommodations and program needs.
• Collaborate with Behavior Interventionist, counselor, and support staff on strategies for positive behavior.
• Conduct required student assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Administer data gathering assessments to guide instruction.
• Develop and maintain student IEPs, Behavior Intervention Plans and documentation.
• Day-to-day classroom operations management.
• Plan curriculum and lessons considering student needs and abilities.
• Maintain a disciplined, welcoming classroom climate.
• Participate in meetings and professional development activities.
• Maintain licensure and professional development requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Regulatory knowledge (IEP/ED)

Education

Tennessee teaching license

Endorsements 460/461/105

Job description

Murfreesboro City Schools

Special Education Behavior Emotional Social Teaching (B.E.S.T.)

Special Education Department

Revised on 05/28/2021

Credentials:

Holds Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsements.

Other Qualifications:

Must meet all health, physical and background check requirements. Must hold a valid Tennessee teacher's license with endorsement in #460, #461, or #105. Must have successful training and/or experience working with students with disabilities. Must have thorough knowledge of and ability to apply all pertinent Federal and State regulations regarding the assessment, identification, placement, and provision of appropriate services to eligible students with disabilities. Strong interpersonal skills-ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide range of people is essential; (i.e., students, school administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and other professionals in the school and community.) Must have strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to see, hear and move quickly enough to provide for the safety and instructional needs of children. Must be able to articulate clearly. Must be physically active and interactive throughout the school day (i.e. be able to stand for extended periods of time, stoop, bend, do light lifting, push, pull, step and have food finger dexterity, etc.) Must have emotional coping skills appropriate for the management of student behavior. Must tolerate environmental smells and substances commonly associated with children and educational institutions.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide direct instructional, social-emotional, behavioral support and/or consultative services to eligible students with disabilities, as specified in each student's IEP.
2. Attend IEP-Team meetings to assist in determining, eligibility for special education services and/or in developing IEP's and making program and placement decisions.
3. Consult with and advise individual general education classroom teachers serving students with disabilities on matters pertaining to the special needs of these students (i.e., implementing the behavior intervention plan, alternative materials, classroom accommodations, etc.)
4. Collaborate with the Behavior Interventionist, school counselor, social worker, and any other support staff required on strategies/techniques to support positive behavior/social development of the student.
5. Conduct all required student assessments as mandated by Federal, State, and Local regulations and procedures (i.e. achievement, adaptive behavior, behavior ration scales, etc.) to assist in determining eligibility for special education services and to assist in making appropriate program and placement decisions eligible students with disabilities.
6. Administer data gathering assessments, which will guide instruction to support progress in specific area of deficit. Lead discussions with staff members, parents, or any other IEP team members, regarding the explanation of the data.
7. Develop and maintain student IEP's, Behavior Intervention Plan, and all other required paperwork and documentation in a timely, correct and efficient manner.
8. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
9. Plan curriculum and prepare lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual student needs, abilities, level of achievement, learning styles, and emotional and/or physical limitations.
10. Maintain a disciplined and orderly classroom with a climate, which welcomes students and encourages learning.
11. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops and other professional growth and development activities.
12. Assume full responsibility for maintaining professional endorsements, licensure, professional development, in-service training etc., required for employment in the position.

Staff Relationship:

Reports directly to the Supervisor of Special Education.

Terms of Employment:

10 month position. 200 days. Local rate for salary and benefits negotiated annually by Board and Association. Exempt.