Designs and provides specialized instruction to students with moderate to severe/profound cognitive or developmental needs in accordance with federal, state, and district guidelines Department Name: Exceptional Education Reports to: School Principal or Designee

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements Education (training/degree) : Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field required. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field preferred. Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Must hold or be eligible for a certificate or license issued by the Tennessee Department of Education with a Special Education Comprehensive Program K-12 endorsement (461). Experience: • Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements. • Experience working as part of a collaborative instructional team is preferred. • Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Skills Required: • 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. Primary Location

:Hermitage-Northeast-Tulip Grove Elementary Work Locations

:Tulip Grove Elementary441 Tyler DriveHermitageTN Job

:Academic (Licensed, Classroom)Job Schedule:Full-Time