Teacher - Special Education

Fcstn; Cowan (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Schools in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated teacher to implement IEP-aligned lesson plans, use data-driven instruction, and monitor student progress toward curriculum standards.

The role involves collaborating in PLCs, planning and managing classroom operations, administering assessments, communicating with families, maintaining records, and complying with background checks and drug screens before employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans aligned to the latest IEP and state curriculum.
• Use grade-appropriate, data-driven teaching strategies to meet curriculum standards.
• Analyze state assessments and school reports to drive instructional adjustments.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities at school and district levels.
• Assess student progress regularly and strive for academic growth.
• Manage day-to-day classroom operations and environment.
• Plan and deliver lessons accommodating individual student needs.
• Record attendance and maintain required paperwork on time.
• Plan and lead IEP-Team meetings and participate in staff trainings.
• Communicate with students' families and counsel them as needed.
• Conduct assessments, record results, and report progress to parents.
• Uphold school rules and district policies while representing the school positively.

Job description

1. 1. Prepare lesson plans appropriate for the student according to the latest IEP - correlated to the latest curriculum and assessment information made available by the state, and then effectively use the lesson plans;
2. 2. Use appropriate grade level, data-driven, research-based, teaching strategies to teach the most recent, appropriate curriculum standards;
3. 3. Analyze any, and all, of the most recent, appropriate, formal state assessment results (Value-Added and TVAAS Teacher Effect, when applicable) as well as the latest system-and school-level Report Card, studying identified strengths and weaknesses, then make appropriate adjustments in the classroom. Looking closely at annual expectations for both performance and gap closure;
4. 4. Serve as a positive and active participant in Professional Learning Community (at the school level and system level, when applicable.
5. 5. Assess frequently students' comprehension and application of expected curriculum standards;
6. 6. Take responsibility for students' mastery of applicable curriculum standards and significant academic growth;
7. 7. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom;
8. 8. Plan curriculum and prepares lessons and other material, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of the student;
9. 9. Devise special teaching tools and techniques;
10. 10. Evaluate student progress;
11. 11. Establish appropriate standards of, and for, student behavior;
12. 12. Counsel with students and their parents;
13. 13. Administer appropriate assessments to evaluates students' progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of student's progress;
14. 14. Keep accurate attendance records;
15. 15. Maintain necessary records and complete the required paperwork in the required time frame.
16. 16. Plan and lead appropriate IEP-Team meetings ? be prepare, respond appropriately and professionally;
17. 17. Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops;
18. 18. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, board policies, and administrative regulations;
19. 19. Develop and maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning;
20. 20. Report to the Principal when one knows or reasonably suspects that a child's health or welfare has been, or appears to have been harmed, as a result of abuse or neglect;
21. 21. Represent the school and the community in a positive manner; and
22. 22. Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

To ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff, the district shall require criminal history background checks and fingerprinting of applicants for teaching positions and any other positions that require proximity to children. Additionally, satisfactory results from a required pre-employment drug screen as well as checks with various state/federal registries are required before an applicant is actually employed by Franklin County Schools.