Teacher Exceptional Education Comprehensive - Glencliff ES (2026-27)
About The Position
The Teacher Exceptional Education Comprehensive designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe or profound cognitive or developmental needs, in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines. The role provides direct instruction, intervention, and consultation for students following a modified curriculum aligned with Tennessee Alternate Assessment Standards and their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher collaborates with general educators, families, school teams, and related service providers to plan instruction, monitor student progress, develop and maintain compliant IEPs, coordinate services, and support inclusive learning. The role also organizes and facilitates IEP-related meetings, develops and monitors behavior assessments and intervention plans, manages paraprofessional support, and uses evidence-based practices to promote student learning and engagement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
- Must hold or be eligible for a certificate or license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education with a Special Education Comprehensive Program K-12 endorsement (461).
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of special education and/or the specialty area.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Communication and collaboration skills with parents, educators, and students.
- Ability to use instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner.
- Student management skills.
- Ability to present to large groups.
- Organization, data-based decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to provide interventions.
- Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
- Technology skills, including Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or other 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 instruction, intervention, and consultation for students on a modified curriculum aligned with Tennessee Alternate Assessment Standards and their IEPs.
- Collaborate with general educators to plan assessments, analyze progress-monitoring data, and develop appropriate IEPs.
- Monitor academic, social-emotional, and behavioral progress for students receiving intensive intervention, and communicate progress toward goals to students, parents, and the school team.
- Plan and use data-driven instructional strategies, resources, and equipment that reflect students' instructional needs.
- Ensure students following a modified curriculum participate in required statewide testing with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
- Maintain IEP compliance with state and federal laws and manage paraprofessional support in general education settings to support students' least restrictive environment.
- Schedule and facilitate IEP team, reevaluation, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with state and federal laws.
- Coordinate services for students with disabilities with related service providers, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans based on student needs.
- Design classroom management systems and implement behavioral strategies that facilitate student learning and engagement.
- Prepare the physical classroom environment to reflect subject matter and facilitate student learning.
- Collaborate with general educators and related service providers to inform instruction, determine accommodations and modifications, identify supplemental supports, assign grades, and identify inclusive opportunities.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to support the use of effective, evidence-based practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
