High School Special Education Teacher (Immediate)

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by KIPP Nashville Public Schools
Nashville, TN
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Special Education Teacher will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with Individualized Education Plans and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

Special Education Coordination

Ensure compliance with federal, state and district Special Education and ELL regulations

Develop processes for entering and exiting students into services

Design and, with the support of necessary school staff, execute RTI process for behavior and academics

Administer relevant assessments

Oversee the development, revision and execution of student IEPs and 504 Plans

Lead IEP and 504 Plan meetings

Special Education Leadership

Meet with general education teachers to review IEPs, answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as needed

Adapt and differentiate general education teachers’ weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.

Support teacher development in serving Special Education and Multilingual Learner students through individual coaching and group professional development

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies, programming, and IEPs

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

Develop positive rapport with students

Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Reference: 199166218

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High School Special Education Teacher (Immediate)

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by KIPP Nashville Public Schools

Nashville, TN
Education
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Job Description

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Special Education Teacher will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with Individualized Education Plans and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

Special Education Coordination

Ensure compliance with federal, state and district Special Education and ELL regulations

Develop processes for entering and exiting students into services

Design and, with the support of necessary school staff, execute RTI process for behavior and academics

Administer relevant assessments

Oversee the development, revision and execution of student IEPs and 504 Plans

Lead IEP and 504 Plan meetings

Special Education Leadership

Meet with general education teachers to review IEPs, answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as needed

Adapt and differentiate general education teachers’ weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.

Support teacher development in serving Special Education and Multilingual Learner students through individual coaching and group professional development

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies, programming, and IEPs

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

Develop positive rapport with students

Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Make him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Reference: 199166218

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