Designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe / profound cognitive or developmental needs in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines
Department Name :
Exceptional Education
Reports to :
School Principal or Designee
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
Education (training / degree) :
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field required. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field preferred.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required :
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).
Experience :
- Work experience gained through education and certification / license requirements.
- Experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is preferred.
- Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Skills Required :
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and / or specialty area.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Communication, and collaboration with Parents, educators, students,
- Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner,
- Student management,
- Presenting to large groups,
- Organization, data-based decision making, and problem solving,
- Providing interventions.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
- Technology skills : Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and / or other district applications or equipment as needed.
Primary Location
Nashville-Southeast-Lakeview Elementary
Work Locations
Lakeview Elementary 455 Rural Hill RoadNashvilleTN
Academic (Licensed, Classroom)Job Schedule : Full-Time