SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Emerald Academy is Knoxville's first college preparatory charter school. We are committed to the singular focus of growing all our scholars into leaders. We are a K-8 School of high expectations that creates the right learning culture for city students to thrive through our innovative use of time, personalized focus on each scholar and strong partnerships with scholar's families and the community.

We believe that all students should read at or above grade level by third grade. We are committed to have our students perform in the top 5% of the state within our first decade of existence. We will develop in our scholars the skills, habits and values for them to graduate from high school, enroll in college and succeed in life.

Emerald Academy values its staff for their professional knowledge and abilities to foster student achievement. We will create an environment where teachers are empowered to make instructional decisions using the most current student evidence (data) and the team's instructional expertise.

JOB TITLE: SPED Associate Teacher (AT) REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher & Director of Specialized Services

ASSOCIATE TEACHER STARTING SALARY: $36,000

JOB SUMMARY:

The Special Education Associate Teacher supports the instructional and behavioral needs of students with disabilities under the direction of certified special education teachers and school administrators. This role involves assisting in the delivery of individualized education plans (IEPs), implementing accommodations and modifications, and supporting students in both general education and special education settings. The Associate Teacher helps foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, monitors student progress, and provides one-on-one or small group support as needed. Strong communication, patience, and a commitment to student growth are essential in this role.

JOB GOALS:

Follow and implement IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention Plans) with fidelity for students with disabilities Assist in providing reasonable accommodations, as needed, for students with disabilities Maintain student records by helping case manager with data collection Administer diagnostic testing for benchmarks and progress monitoring Prepare the classroom and organize all instructional materials and equipment Lesson Plan for small group instruction and/or inclusion support in the general education classroom Monitor the classroom when the teacher must attend staffing meetings, provide consultation, etc. Attend all in-service and faculty meetings as requested Refrain from discussing confidential school business and student records during and outside of school hours Lift and bend to complete tasks Assist in supervising students during bus trips as directed by the building-level administrator Chaperone during lunch, bus usage, recess/playground, and time frame just before/just after school Establish and maintain satisfactory, respectful working relationships within the school environment Be an active part of the staff never tiring in efforts to have all EA scholars succeed academically Perform other routine or sporadic duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent Have sufficient experience in related field Possess a passion for the work itself Thrive in an innovative environment Ability to work collaboratively Believe all kids can learn and achieve at high academic levels.

START DATE: 2025/2026 School Year

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