Special Education-CDC Teacher (Elementary)

Wilson County School District•Watertown, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will receive a $3,000 yearly supplement and is eligible for an additional $3,000 sign-on bonus. The job goal is to give specialized academic and physical training to special needs students. Teachers assigned to a Comprehensive Development Classroom (CDC) must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the Tennessee Special Education Comprehensive Program K–12 endorsement (code 461). An active Tennessee license carrying the equivalent Provisional Special Education Comprehensive K–12 endorsement (code 195) may also be considered. Applicants who do not currently hold endorsement 461 may be eligible to complete a Tennessee-approved job-embedded educator preparation program. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, meet the program’s minimum 2.5 GPA requirement, and pass Praxis 5547—Special Education: Severe to Profound—before they can receive the appropriate teaching license and serve as the teacher of record. Candidates must also complete all remaining educator preparation and state licensure requirements within the required timelines. Candidates who have not yet passed Praxis 5547 may be considered for employment as a substitute in the CDC classroom while preparing for the assessment. The candidate must complete the Wilson County Schools substitute hiring process and will remain employed and paid as a substitute until the required assessment is passed, the appropriate Tennessee license is issued, and the candidate is approved for employment as a licensed teacher.

Requirements

Holds a valid Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate endorsement
Has strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Meets health and physical requirements
Teachers assigned to a Comprehensive Development Classroom (CDC) must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the Tennessee Special Education Comprehensive Program K–12 endorsement (code 461)
An active Tennessee license carrying the equivalent Provisional Special Education Comprehensive K–12 endorsement (code 195) may also be considered
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Meet the program’s minimum 2.5 GPA requirement
Pass Praxis 5547—Special Education: Severe to Profound—before they can receive the appropriate teaching license and serve as the teacher of record
Complete all remaining educator preparation and state licensure requirements within the required timelines
Complete the Wilson County Schools substitute hiring process

Nice To Haves

Applicants who do not currently hold endorsement 461 may be eligible to complete a Tennessee-approved job-embedded educator preparation program
Candidates who have not yet passed Praxis 5547 may be considered for employment as a substitute in the CDC classroom while preparing for the assessment

Responsibilities

Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of students
Prepares for assigned classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Devises special teaching tools, techniques, and equipment
Provides intensive and systematic instruction according to each student's unique needs
Evaluates students using screening measures (i.e., Brigance, A.D.D. scales, vision screenings, hearing screenings, etc.)
Grades and evaluates student performance, both written and demonstrative
Establishes guidelines for student behavior, monitors student behavior, and establishes and implements behavior modification programs
Maintains order in the classroom
Observes student behavior and performance within the regular classroom and provides consultative services to regular classroom teachers, as needed
Conducts IEP-team meetings and conferences with parents
Plans, writes, and implements appropriate individualized education program (I.E.P.)
Schedules student instruction and follows strict scheduling guidelines
Monitors and adjusts student programming as necessary
Counsels with parents and students
Knows and follows all safety rules and procedures
Maintains necessary records and completes the necessary paperwork
Administers diagnostic tests and evaluates student progress on a regular basis
Keeps attendance and grade records as required by the board of education
Observes students to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and reports, as appropriate
Fosters cooperative social behavior
Reports to the principal any reasonable suspicion that a student's health or welfare has been or appears to have been harmed as a result of abuse or neglect
Represents the school and the community in a positive manner
Complies with board policies, school rules, and administrative regulations
Meets assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Attends work regularly and on-time
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
Performs other duties as assigned