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

Murfreesboro City Schools; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Murfreesboro City Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for the B.E.S.T. program. The role focuses on direct instruction, social-emotional and behavioral support for students with disabilities, aligned with IEP goals.

You will collaborate with classroom staff, families, and a broad network of professionals to deliver inclusive, compliant services. Requirements include Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsements and the ability to implement federal and state

Qualifications

• Holds Tennessee teaching license with appropriate endorsements (460/461/105).
• Must meet health, physical and background check requirements.
• Experience working with students with disabilities is required.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to apply Federal and State regulations for assessment, placement and services for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional, social-emotional and behavioral support to eligible students as per IEPs.
• Attend IEP meetings to assist in determining eligibility and placement decisions.
• Advise general education teachers on implementing behavior plans and accommodations.
• Collaborate with school-based specialists to support positive behavior and development.
• Conduct student assessments as mandated to determine eligibility and program needs.
• Lead data-driven discussions with staff and parents about progress and data explanations.
• Maintain IEPs and necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Manage day-to-day classroom operations and routines.
• Plan curriculum and materials considering individual student needs and abilities.
• Ensure a disciplined, welcoming classroom environment that supports learning.
• Participate in professional development activities and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Tennessee teaching license with 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.