Exceptional Education Teacher

2 weeks ago

Nashville, United States Martha Obryan Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Department: Exceptional Education

Supervisor: Director of Exceptional Education

Type: Full-Time, 10-Month, Salary


Position

In accordance with the Explore Community School mission and values, Exceptional Education Teachers are instrumental in leading students to phenomenal achievements and the creation of beautiful work, as well as being integral partners in the growth of the school. We are seeking a diverse team of smart, passionate, and driven educators who believe that all students can learn at the highest level. We look for teachers who are genuinely warm and kind, thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, care about having fun at work, have a track record of high performance, and are committed to high-quality, progressive instruction.

Responsibilities

● Create a positive, supportive classroom culture that promotes joy, self-discipline and Explore’s core values

● Support and collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure school-wide success

● Develop and implement student-specific and fully compliant IEPs that lead students to rigorous and meaningful goals

● Maintain accurate and complete cumulative records for students on your caseload, as prescribed by IDEA, MNPS and the Tennessee Department of Education

● Collaborate with parents, school staff, and service providers to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum

● Coordinate referral and assessment procedures and facilitate IEP team meetings

● Provide individualized and small group instruction and interventions in the General Education (or Resource Room) settings as determined by IEPs

● Provide accommodations and/or modifications as determined by IEPs

● Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and virtual/in-person conferences

● Develop and implement functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)

● Respond to crisis situations, as needed, utilizing CPI strategies of de-escalation

Qualifications

● Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with all stakeholders

● Commitment to high academic achievement and to education of the whole child

● Prior experience teaching students with disabilities in a school setting

● Demonstrate strong classroom and time management skills

● Proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to his/her own learning

● Experience designing and implementing differentiated lessons in all subject areas

● Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred

● Holds or is eligible to secure a valid TN State teacher certification

● Additional skills that enhance students’ academic experience (e.g. multi-lingual, musician, etc.) highly sought

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid holidays, and generous paid time off. Compensation for actively licensed Tennessee educators is 5% above the MNPS 10-month salary schedule (201 days) for years of certified experience and degrees earned.


As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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