Special Education Teacher

Thrive Education Partners•Franklin, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join a collaborative elementary school team serving Pre-K students with diverse learning needs. In this role, you'll provide individualized instruction, develop meaningful learning experiences, and help young learners build the academic, social, emotional, and life skills they need to thrive. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of child development. You'll work alongside general education teachers, related service providers, school leaders, and families to create an inclusive learning environment where every student is supported, challenged, and celebrated. This well-established public elementary school is part of a highly regarded district known for its commitment to student success, collaborative culture, and strong support for educators. The school serves a diverse community of learners and prioritizes inclusion, innovation, and high-quality instruction. Educators are encouraged to collaborate, grow professionally, and contribute to a culture where students' individual strengths and needs drive instructional decisions. The school values creativity, teamwork, and meaningful partnerships with families to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. You'll support young learners with a variety of educational, developmental, behavioral, and communication needs through individualized instruction and specially designed services. Working across self-contained, resource, or inclusive settings as assigned, you'll help students develop academically while also fostering independence, confidence, social-emotional growth, and essential life skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
Valid Tennessee teaching license with a Special Education endorsement (or eligibility to obtain one).
Strong understanding of the IEP process, including development, implementation, and progress monitoring.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-based practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Ability to collaborate effectively with families, general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders.
Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Commitment to creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching students in early childhood or elementary special education settings.
Experience supporting students with a range of academic, behavioral, developmental, and communication needs.
Familiarity with inclusive classroom practices and collaborative teaching models.
Experience supervising or partnering with paraprofessionals.
Commitment to ongoing professional growth and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that support each student's unique strengths and goals.
Design and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction aligned to students' individual learning needs.
Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and classroom activities to maximize student success.
Collaborate with general education teachers to provide meaningful access to grade-level curriculum and inclusive learning experiences.
Use ongoing formal and informal assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
Create a classroom environment that is structured, supportive, safe, and responsive to students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
Partner closely with families through regular communication, conferences, and collaborative problem-solving.
Plan and facilitate IEP meetings while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements.
Supervise and guide paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of student supports.
Coordinate with related service providers and outside specialists to address students' educational, behavioral, medical, and developmental needs.
Support student behavior through proactive classroom management, positive interventions, and crisis response strategies when necessary.
Participate actively in professional learning, school initiatives, and collaborative team meetings.