FHE CDC Teacher 26-27

Special Education CDC Position Announcement

Foothills Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teaching Candidate for a CDC (Comprehensive Development Classroom) classroom. 

This is a full-time position with benefits for the 2026-2027 school year.

Certification:  K-6 Tennessee Department of Education certification with proof of highly qualified status and related work experience; Special Education Certification required.

Expectations:  Willingness to participate in a Performance Based Interview by conducting and modeling a lesson with students.

Qualities of a Desired Candidate Include:

• Desire to build positive relationships with students and their families;
• Ability to work in collaboration with a team, accepting feedback and contributing in a professional learning community;
• Knowledge of the state content standards and knowledge of effective learning processes and practices;
• Approach to using both formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction;
• Possess confidence in integrating technology into instruction and as a means of effective two-way communication with all stakeholders;
• Desire to organize, participate and attend after-school and evening programming such as performances, parent meetings, and Open House;
• Assess students’ needs and develops an individualized education program for students with multiple disabilities;
• Trains and supervises TA’s who work in the classroom with students;
• Employs effective behavior management techniques to prevent and address aggressive and aberrant behavior;
• Serves as a team member in determining and implementing student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual education program development;
• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents, related services personnel, and supervisors;
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding special education records, reports, and services;
• Possess honesty, integrity, and professionalism.

All interested parties should submit a letter of interest and a resume by April 27, 2026, to Kritin Bosco, Principal (kristin.bosco@maryville-schools.org) and Rob Hensley, Assistant Principal, (rob.hensley@maryville-schools.org)  In addition, all applicants should complete the online application with Maryville City Schools.  Selected candidates will be contacted if they have advanced to the next phase of the interview process.  The interview process will be conducted by a team of administrators and teachers.  All interview candidates will be required to prepare a presentation outlining their knowledge of the TN State Standards, Professional Development/Growth, Enhancing Classroom Instruction, and Assessments. 

All applicants must have the ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).

FLSA: Exempt