Job Summary

Designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe/profound cognitive or developmental needs in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines

Department Name:

Exceptional Education

Reports to:

School Principal or Designee
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Education (training/degree):

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field required. Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field preferred.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required:

Must hold or be eligible for a certificate or license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education with a Special Education Comprehensive Program K-12 endorsement (461).

Experience:

• Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.

• Experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is preferred.

• Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and/or specialty area.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.

• Communication, and collaboration with Parents, educators, students,

• Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner,

• Student management,

• Presenting to large groups,

• Organization, data-based decision making, and problem solving,

• Providing interventions.

• Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.

• Technology skills: Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or other district applications or equipment as needed.