Ex Ed Teacher - DCC

Hamilton County Schools • Lakesite, TN

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About The Position

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County. Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Requirements

• Must be able to write and implement instructional appropriate IEPs leading to positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Ability to design/write and implement transition programming for students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Experience with administration and interpretation of standardized assessments and alternative assessments.
• Good organizational skills and good communication skills.
• Possess good technology skills to facilitate implementation of academic and/or behavior intervention programs.
• Willingness to work within programming areas as a collaborative team member.
• Physical ability to lift, transfer, position, toilet, and feed students with limited physical needs.
• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Special Education (Endorsements: 105,460,461).
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a school setting.
• Ability to co-teach by working side-by-side with a content area teacher to provide instruction and supports to students.
• Teach credit classes including alternative academic diploma for students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Knowledge of upper level school subject matter.
• Ability to work in a variety of inclusionary and pull-out program settings.
• Specialized skills in working with students with significant communication disorders.
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, discrete trials, PECS systems, and a variety of organizational systems for students with Autism Spectrum.
• Provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral, communication, and self-help disabilities.
• Knowledge of curriculum for the functioning level of the students.
• Collaborate and communicate with other staff to develop IEPs.
• Conduct age appropriate assessments and facilitate IEP meetings.
• Build a safe and productive classroom culture.
• Develop strong relationships with students' families and inform parents of expectations, positive news, and/or concerns.
• Actively participate in system-wide professional development.
• Reflect on instruction and leadership while contributing ideas, expertise, and time to the mission and goals of the school.
• Complete training in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
• Teach developmental reading using research-based materials.

Benefits

• Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.
• This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation.
• The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree