Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) is seeking an experienced Exceptional Educational teacher to successfully educate students in Gifted and Special Education. In collaboration with the administrative team, the Special Education teacher will be responsible for coordinating service delivery based on IEPs and unique student needs, implementing policies and procedures as outlined in IDEA, coordinating with contract agencies regarding staffing, plan and direct professional development as directed and providing other daily supports to Exceptional Education students (including Special and Gifted Education).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares for and conducts parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program (may include but are not limited to: Individual or Group Direct Synchronous Instruction, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Itinerant Support, Resource Room Support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, telephone conferencing and instruction, Parent Learning Opportunities).
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Plans and conducts appointments with parents as needed.
• Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates at monthly outings encouraged.
• Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans.
• Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices.
• Acts as informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance (including student compliancy issues, withdrawals, etc.).
• Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly).
• Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, Progress Monitoring for caseload.
• Develops and Implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring.
• Collects and Reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals.
• Conduct IEP meetings within timelines.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Completes Quarterly Progress Reports.
• Maintains accurate and compliant special education data (class lists with contact info, related services info, IEP due dates, etc.).
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with Regulations and best practice.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
• Maintains communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Administers diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.

• SPED and/or Gifted Endorsement
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years successful teaching experience (may include Student Teaching Internship experience).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and commitment to company values.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and displays such between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Possesses excellent communication skills: Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing.
• Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.

About Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE)Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence (CCSE) provides an innovative, engaging, and personalized learning environment for students in grades K-9. Established in 2011, CCSE is centrally located in Chattanooga, Tennessee...a city that is well-known nationally for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation and sports activities, and quality of life.

CCSE delivers high quality, rigorous teaching and learning through single gender classrooms. Research has shown that offering single-gender classes is an effective response to school-level data that shows achievement gaps between males and females. This approach has also proven an effective choice option for parents whose children are not achieving at expected levels.

In addition to delivering a curriculum that is aligned to Tennessee State Standards, CCSE utilizes the Core Knowledge curriculum. The Core Knowledge curriculum is a content-rich and rigorous liberal arts course of study in which all children are expected to learn geography, world and American history, mathematics, science, language arts, art, music, and foreign languages. Learn more about the Core Knowledge Curriculum at www.coreknowledge.org/the-k-8-sequence.

CCSE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability. Discrimination in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practice based on one of these improper motives is prohibited. Furthermore, harassment based on a person's race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or disability is a form of discrimination and will not be condoned.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person