Special Education Teacher - Collaborative, Data-Driven Support

Washington County Schools (TN); Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Schools (TN) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to improve access to core curriculum for students with disabilities through individualized instruction. You will collaborate with general education teachers, plan lessons, and use data to tailor support, while maintaining required IEP documentation.

Your role includes implementing evidence-based intervention, communicating progress to parents, and adhering to district policies.

Qualifications

• Valid teacher's license with endorsement.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Meets health and physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans with general education teachers to ensure access to core curriculum.
• Prepares lessons using data considering individual needs, goals, abilities, learning levels and other pertinent information.
• Instructs students in core curriculum with scaffolding, differentiation, audiovisual aids and other materials.
• Collects data to evaluate progress, records results, and reports to inform parents of student progress.
• Provides services documented in student IEP (Individualized Education Program).
• Delivers intense, evidence-based intervention with fidelity.
• Establishes positive parent, teacher and student relationships.
• Participates in faculty and department meetings, educational conferences, and appropriate teacher training workshops.
• Maintains availability to students and parents for education-related meetings outside the instructional day when requested.
• Represents the school to the community in a positive manner.
• Maintains necessary records and completes necessary actions in a timely manner as outlined through federal and state regulations.
• Has the ability to be flexible with scheduling.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid teaching license with endorsement

Job description

Washington County Schools (TN) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to improve access to core curriculum for students with disabilities through individualized instruction. You will collaborate with general education teachers, plan lessons, and use data to tailor support, while maintaining required IEP documentation.

Your role includes implementing evidence-based intervention, communicating progress to parents, and adhering to district policies.