Early Intervention/Special Education Teacher

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Principal, SPED Supervisors

Date:

February 2023

Purpose of Job:

To give instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal and Special Education Director.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities:  The following duties are normal for this job.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

General Responsibilities/Essential Functions: 

• Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day
• Provide instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal and Special Education Director
• Prepare for and participate in IEP and evaluation meetings for students with disabilities
• Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal
• Follow the Tennessee curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level
• Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community
• Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child’s progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conferences with parents and appropriate others as necessary
• Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child’s health or welfare as a result of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal and Special Education Supervisors
• Abide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
• Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level
• Ensure that the use of the district’s resources (time, money, people) are used in the most strategic and effective way possible
• Follow the appropriate complaint/grievance process:  report concern to the principal first, next to the Complaint Officer for the system, the Director of Schools, and finally to the Board
• Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner
• Properly supervise children at all times
• Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year
• Keep a complete cumulate record on each child
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom
• Participate in Special Education specific professional development, trainings, meetings
• Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learning
• Plan, prepare, implement, assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs
• Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Project a positive image of the LSSD at all times and support district goals
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of district information
• Support the effective delivery of a high quality of education for all students
• Provide exceptional levels of professional support and service to staff and public
• May operate a motor vehicle to conduct various work activities
• Successful completion of Criminal Justice fingerprint/background process and drug screen
• Appropriate attendance record
• Dress neatly and appropriately, according to system staff dress code
• Provide thirty days notice of resignation so that an appropriate replacement may be found
• Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Employees are expected to fulfill other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Education.  Such license shall be on file in the Director of School’s Office prior to beginning employment
• It is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity.  When a teacher’s contract must be terminated because the teachers’ certificate has lapsed or otherwise becomes invalid, the Director of Schools shall immediately suspend the teacher without pay pending disposition of the matter.  The teacher shall be notified of the reason for the suspension and given an opportunity for a hearing before the Board
• All teachers shall demonstrate competency based on the current job assignment and performance standards as outlined in the appropriate state model for local evaluation
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal, SPED Director or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable

Abilities/Physical Requirements

Physical demand requirements may include lifting of students, positioning of students, assisting students with personal hygiene activities such as toileting, feeding and assisting with daily living activities.

The Lebanon Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.