Special Education Interventionist

Job TitleJob Summary: To give instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal, and Supervisor of Exceptional Learners.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Education. Such license shall be on file in the Director of School's Office prior to beginning employment.
It is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity. When a teacher's contract must be terminated because the teacher's certificate has lapsed or otherwise becomes invalid, the Director of Schools shall immediately suspend the teacher without pay pending disposition of the matter. The teacher shall be notified of the reason for the suspension and given an opportunity for a hearing before the Board.
All teachers shall demonstrate competency based on the current job assignment and performance standards as outlined in the appropriate state model for local evaluation.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Principal, SPED Supervisors, or Director of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To: Building level administrator, Supervisor of Exceptional LearnersFLSA Status: ExemptExempt: Employees primarily performing work that is not subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is not required by FLSA for exempt employees.
Supervises: Student(s), SPED Educational AssistantsScope of Responsibility/Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.
Provide full, willing and helpful cooperation in carrying out all reasonable instructions or extra assignments which are given by the principal before, during and after the school day.
Provide instruction to the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Director of Schools, Principal and Special Education Director.
Prepare for and participate in IEP and evaluation meetings for students with disabilities.
Record accurately the number of students present and absent each day in the manner prescribed by the Board, Director of Schools, and Principal.
Follow the Tennessee curriculum standards and local course of study, to follow rules and regulations of the state and policies of the local Board, and to follow administrative procedures at the school and system level.
Maintain positive relationships with the home, parent(s) and the community.
Keep parent(s) duly informed of the child's progress (through a variety of methods) and hold conferences with parents and appropriate others as necessary.
Responsible for reporting any reasonable suspicions related to a child's health or welfare as a result of abuse or neglect to the appropriate state/community agency, as well as the principal and Supervisor of Exceptional Learners.
Abide by the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics.
Participate in appropriate and required staff development sessions at the school and/or system level.
Follow the appropriate complaint/grievance process: report concern to the principal first, next to the Complaint Officer for the system, the Director of Schools, and finally to the Board.
Report all accidents/injuries on the required form to the principal in a timely manner.
Properly supervise children at all times.
Keep a current class record and submit it to the principal upon request and at the end of the year.
Keep a complete cumulate record of each child.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe classroom.
Participate in Special Education specific professional development, trainings, meetings.
Administer appropriate assessments, record scores on cumulate records, interpret test scores as needed, and analyze assessment data in an effort to improve instruction and student learning.
Plan, prepare, implement, and assess instructional lessons that teach the standards and are appropriate for individual student needs.
Maintain proper classroom and school order that supports student learning.
Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject a positive image of the Cannon County School District at all times.
Keep information confidential concerning school business.
Act in a professional manner at all times Required to work under direct guidance of the classroom teacher unless otherwise assigned to another supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned as deemed necessary by the Principal, Supervisor of Exceptional Learning, and/or Director of Schools.
Adheres to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.
Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics: A Cannon County Schools Special Education Teacher will adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics with fidelity.49-5-1002. Legislative findings.(1) An educator, believing in the worth and dignit