To provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the classroom.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other materials, considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles and physical limitations of students.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers in providing an appropriate curriculum for students with disabilities based on the Tennessee general curriculum.
• Evaluates student progress and establishes student behavior.
• Attends and conducts IEP meetings.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Valid teacher's license with appropriate Special Education endorsement; strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills.