Exceptional Education Comprehensive Teacher

Exceptional Education Comprehensive Teacher Two Rivers Middle School - 4.0 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time From $51,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Working with individuals with developmental disabilities Teamwork Microsoft Excel Presentation skills SharePoint Full Job Description Job Summary Designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe/profound cognitive or developmental needs in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines Duties Provides direct instruction, intervention, and consultation for students on a modified curriculum that aligns to the Tennessee Alternate Assessment Standards as indicated on the Individual Educational Program (IEP). Collaborates with general educators to plan assessments and analyze progress monitoring data to develop instructionally appropriate IEPs. Progress monitors all students that receive intensive intervention in the area of academics, social-emotional and behavior to continually communicate progress toward goals with students, parents, and school team. Plan and use data driven instructional strategies, resources, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the instructional needs of students. Ensures students on a modified curriculum participate in required statewide test with appropriate accommodations and modifications. Keep IEPs in compliance with State and Federal laws governing students with disabilities and manage paraprofessional support in the general education setting to ensure that students on a modified curriculum are in their least restrictive environment. Schedules and facilitates IEP team meetings, re-evaluation meetings, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities. Coordinates the delivery of services for students with disabilities with all related service providers (i.e. speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nurse). Develops, implement, and monitor Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans based on student need. Design classroom management systems and implement behavioral strategies that facilitate student learning and engagement. Prepares physical condition of classroom to reflect subject matter and to facilitate student learning. Collaborates with general educators and related service providers to inform instruction, determine modifications/accommodations, identify supplemental supports, assign grades, and identify inclusive opportunities for students. Participates in ongoing Professional Development activities to ensure the use of most effective, evidenced-based practices that promote success for students. Skills 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.

Pay:

From $51,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person