Teacher II

Vanderbilt University • Nashville, TN

8d

About The Position

The Lead Teacher independently leads the teaching team to plan, develop, and
implement classroom instructional programs and activities, as well as help in
the development of individualized educational plans (EP) for an inclusive
classroom including children with and without disabilities or developmental
delays. Additionally, Lead Teachers provide mentoring, leadership, and
oversight to teachers-in-training and associate teachers. Lead Teachers also
collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including families, caregivers, and
early interventionists to promote the development of each child.

About the Work Unit:

For five decades, the Susan Gray School has served young children with
developmental disabilities and young children who are at risk for developmental
delay. The school has the distinction of being the first nationally recognized
inclusive preschool where children with and without disabilities learn alongside
each other in an educational setting. More information about Susan Gray School
can be found here: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin-offices/sgs/index.php.

Please note: The Susan Gray School Salaries exceed most preschool salaries in
the Nashville market. Vanderbilt values its' employees and this is reflected in
the salary ranges offered based on education, experience, and other job
qualifications.

Requirements

• Minimum Education – Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Special Education or other educational discipline, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in Early Childhood and Special Education is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly learning environment which contributes to children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Collaborates with classroom team members to plan and implement daily curriculum and individual education plans.
• Collaborates with children’s extended educational teams to plan and administer assessments, collect data, develop educational plan, and write progress reports.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with families.
• Evaluates effectiveness of daily curriculum, classroom team efficiency, and individual educational plans on a regular basis.
• Mentors and supports staff and Peabody undergraduate and graduate students working within the classroom environment.
• Displays professionalism and a commitment to the four-fold mission of the Susan Gray School: service, training, research, and demonstration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees