School Services - School Special Education Teacher
Memphis, TN
iDEAL Hire
5x7 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Special Education Teacher

Primary Purpose: Teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their content areas that produce unmatched results and student understanding. Teachers are also responsible for promoting a college-preparatory culture that assists our students on their journey to and through college. Teachers will perform additional duties, as necessary, to ensure that all students will learn and contribute to the school’s overall community. Whatever it takes. No excuses.

Position Details:

• Location: Memphis, TN
• Pay: Starting at $45/hr
• Hours: M-F - May vary based on location
• Position(s): High School Instructional Resource Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Valid TN teaching certificate in for K-12 or 6-8 or 6-12 for appropriate special education endorsement.
• Minimum 1y exp teaching HS level students, 2yrs or more preferred
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, autism, developmental delays, etc.)
• Commitment to working with educationally underserved students
• Commitment to the design and development of the school
• Experience teaching in an urban school and/or charter network

Skills & Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with behavior and emotional disabilities

Responsibilities:

• Plan a program of study and unit/weekly/daily lessons that, as much as possible, meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by curriculum, therapist or pathologist.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Monitor for student concerns and develop resolution.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives
• Utilize diagnostic assessment tools to identify learning strengths and needs of every student, on a regular basis, for the purpose of intervention and/or acceleration toward academic and leadership standards
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to assure safety in the classroom and the school for all students
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Make provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Provide time in the evening, by phone, for questions and concerns that students and/or parents may have regarding education-related issues that could not be handled during the school day
• Maintain and improve professional relationships with colleagues
• Actively participate in all professional development opportunities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.