Teacher Ex Ed Interventionist- Dodson ES (2026-2027)

Music City Center•Nashville, TN

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct, explicit, research-based interventions for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while supporting their access to core instruction. The role delivers academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions, supports inclusive services in general education settings, and coordinates with families, school teams, and related-service providers. The teacher develops and implements IEPs and facilitates IEP-related meetings in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Must hold or be eligible for a Tennessee Department of Education certificate or license with a Special Education Interventionist K–8 endorsement (144) and/or Special Education Interventionist 6–12 endorsement (145).
Thorough knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures and/or the relevant specialty area.
Thorough knowledge of effective teaching principles and methods for students with disabilities.
Communication and collaboration skills with parents, educators, and students.
Ability to use instructional strategies that connect curriculum to learners.
Student management skills.
Ability to present to large groups.
Organization, data-based decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide intensive intervention.
Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
Technology skills, including Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or district applications or equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, explicit, evidence-based academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions based on student needs, in addition to core instruction.
Collaborate on and help develop Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans based on student needs.
Provide intensive interventions with fidelity and progress-monitor students receiving intensive academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support; communicate progress toward goals with students, parents, and school teams.
Use available data, including attendance, behavior incidents, universal screening, intervention, and progress-monitoring data, to inform instruction, interventions, and students’ IEPs.
Ensure students with IEPs participate in universal screening and required statewide testing with appropriate accommodations.
Manage and provide inclusive support in general education settings, including indirect support, alignment of accommodations and modifications, and management of paraprofessional support.
Attend grade-level and content meetings to help plan access to core instruction and meaningful inclusive supports that promote the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate services for students with disabilities with related-service providers, such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses.
Develop and implement IEPs, ensuring service delivery and student progress comply with state and federal laws.
Facilitate IEP, reevaluation, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with state and federal laws.
Collaborate with related-service providers, school leadership, and families to schedule timely meetings and collect relevant data, assessments, and information in accordance with state and federal laws.
Participate in ongoing professional development to support effective, evidence-based practices for students.