TITLE: Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Special Education Teacher with an active State of Tennessee certification,
license, and appropriate endorsements.
JOB GOAL: The Special Education Teacher must possess the knowledge and skills
necessary to instruct and assist students in learning, develop appropriate Individualized
Educational Plans aligned with the TDOE state framework, utilize data to inform
decision making, and collaborate with Gen.Ed. teachers. Effective communication with
parents and all team members is essential.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS or DUTIES:
● Assist staff in defining and measuring learning and support staff in implementing
strategies to increase successful learning opportunities.
● Collaborate with the identified student’s teachers, parents, and administrators to
ensure LRE, appropriate services/supports, and successful transitions.
● Understand evidence-based instructional principles and strategies to support
students with disabilities.
● Possess an in-depth understanding of differentiation and universal design for
learning to develop effective strategies to support learners in various settings.
● Possess expert knowledge of planning and writing lessons designed to support
students with disabilities in various settings, including inclusion and pull-out
instruction.
● Understand and utilize various assessment tools to address learning gaps as
well as inform the team in the decision making processes for students.
● Possess exceptional knowledge in the use of assistive technology to support
instruction
● Demonstrate the ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
● Ascribe to the philosophy that all children can succeed and demonstrate the
commitment to do what is necessary to make this a reality

● Demonstrate exceptional skill in the roles of a teacher leader: collaborator, action
researcher, reflective practitioner, and learner advocate.
● Facilitate team meetings that encourage collaboration with team members to
develop appropriate Individualized Educational Plans aligned with the TDOE
state framework
● Use ongoing assessments to maintain a record of student progress and make
informed decisions for learning.
● Understand how to progress monitor students and keep organized data to
monitor progress
● Develop a repertoire of assessment strategies consistent with instructional goals,
teaching methods, and individual student needs to accurately assess student
skills and understandings.
● Work cooperatively with building administrators to promote positive student
behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies,
and modeling of instructional practices to support teachers in their
implementation of positive behavior support in their classrooms.
● Continually supervise students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing
environment where students can thrive.
● Engage in ongoing professional development to increase knowledge and skills to
support students with disabilities.
● Engage parents in the learning process, empowering them with skills and
techniques to support the development of their child.
● Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures; report all unsafe
activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
● Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve District, building, departmental,
and/or grade-level goals.
● Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
● Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of educational assistants as
directed.
● Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
● Complete all district and state reporting requirements, keeping Special Education
documents in compliance.
● Perform other assignments as assigned by the Principal or Director of Special
Education

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or
carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
● Pushing and/or pulling
● Stooping and/or kneeling
● Reaching
● Talking
● Hearing
● Seeing
CAPACITY AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or
adequately perform a task or job duty.
● Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles.
Ability to reason and make judgments.
● Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated
with them.
● Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
● Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
FLSA: Exempt
TERM: 200 days
SALARY: Teacher Salary Index
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a
complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
The director reserves the right to consider this candidate for any other position for which they
may be qualified.

Equal Opportunity/Discrimination Statements

Tullahoma City Schools (TCS) does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities, and provides access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  TCS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and other civil rights or discrimination issues, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Jennifer Matlock, Human Resource Specialist
Tullahoma City Schools
510 South Jackson Street
Tullahoma, TN  37388
(931) 454-2600

The following has been designated to coordinate compliance with these legal requirements, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and may be contacted at the Central Office for additional information and/or compliance issues:
Dr. Wendy Wilkerson, Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
Tullahoma City Schools
301 West Decherd Street
(931) 454-2639

Conditions of Employment
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General Questions
I affirm by typing my initials below that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by the School District, I will abide by all Board of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from the federal, state, county, and/or local law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I will be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information and shall also constitute a Class A misdemeanor which shall be reported to the District Attorney General for prosecution. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission.
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Additional Information

The director reserves the right to consider this candidate for any other position for which they may be qualified.

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