Special Education Teacher

Position: Special Education Teacher Serving Roane County Schools Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher provides services as an employee of StaffEZ serving the district of Roane County Schools.
The responsibilities of a special education educator are creating lesson plans, instructing students according to the state standards and in conjunction with their IEPs, collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administration in addressing the needs of the students, identifying, and instructing high-ability students in the five areas of intellectual, specific academic, creativity, the arts, and leadership, and monitoring student progress.
Starting Date: Immediate Until Filled Work Year, Hours & Compensation: Hours vary depending on the assignment.
Pay $40.
00 - $56.
00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
175 days per year.
FSLA: Non-Exempt Essential Job Functions (Duties may include but are not limited to): Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Work well and communicate appropriately with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
Demonstrate knowledge of specialized knowledge for teaching students with IEPs Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
Provide direction, and supervision for all paraeducators assigned to the classroom.
Compile and maintain thorough, accurate, and compliant special education files.
Schedule and facilitate IEP Team Meetings.
Maintain student confidentiality.
Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.
Comply with all school, district, state, and federal guidelines and Roane County Board of Education policies.
Minimum Qualifications: Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment.
The position may require assisting with lifting, moving, or positioning students and/or changing students as needed.
Satisfactory background check.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Occasional climbing of steps Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels Potential supervision of students outside in all types of weather.
Depending on the assignment, may involve more physical activity, e.
g.
, Physical Education classes, preschool, or special education assignments.
Application Procedure: Apply online at Staffez.
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About StaffEZ: Educators and support staff have long been an underappreciated part of our society; and now, this lack of appreciation is beginning to affect our educational system in negative ways.
Keeping our schools filled with qualified staff, is an important part of making sure quality education happens daily for the students.
We are looking for you to join our team! From full-time teachers, custodians, and administrators; every job matters and every person has the possibility to have a positive impact in the student's lives! We encourage you to look through the jobs we have available at our partnering schools to see what position is the best fit for you.