What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Lake City Middle School?
To provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
- Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles and physical limitations of students.
- Collaborates with regular education teachers in providing an appropriate curriculum for students with disabilities based on the Tennessee general curriculum.
- Evaluates student progress and establishes student behavior.
- Attends and conducts IEP meetings.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Valid teacher's license with appropriate Special Education endorsement; strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.