Teacher III Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Teacher III
Nashville, TN, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Teacher III 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 typically and atypically developing children. Additionally, Teacher III’s provide mentoring, leadership, and oversight to teachers-in-training and assistant teachers. Teacher III’s also partner with families and caregivers 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 typically developing children learn alongside children with disabilities 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
Duties and 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 plans, and write progress reports.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents.
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.
Completes leadership opportunities such as peer coaching and planning/delivering professional development in collaboration with SGS administration.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of Susan Gray School. However, there are opportunities to provide feedback to classroom team and students who are assigned to the classroom as well as completion of student assignments as required.
Qualifications
Master’s degree required, preferably in Special Education or other educational discipline. Work experience in Early Childhood and Special Education is highly desired

ABOUT US

At Vanderbilt University , our work – regardless of title or role – is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
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JOB INFO

Job Identification
10006728
Job Category
Educational & Academic Support
Posting Date
04/28/2025, 07:32 AM
Locations
Nashville, TN, United States
Apply Before
05/16/2025, 07:31 AM
Job Schedule
Full time