Position: Special Education Teacher

                  Serving Lincoln County Schools For Flintville School

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher provides services as an employee of StaffEZ serving the district of Lincoln County Schools. The responsibilities of a special education educator are creating lesson plans, instructing students according to the state standards and in conjunction with their IEP’s, collaborating with other teachers, staff, and administration in addressing the needs of the students, identifying, and instructing high-ability students in the five areas of intellectual, specific academic, creativity, the arts, and leadership, and monitoring student progress.

Starting Date: Immediate Until Filled

Work Year, Hours & Compensation: Hours vary depending on assignment. Pay per hour depending on qualifications and experience. 175 days per year.

FSLA: Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions (Duties may include but are not limited to):

• Works under the direction of the school principal to provide and plan for specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. 
• Work well and communicate appropriately with students with disabilities, teachers and parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
• Provide both direct instruction and instructional support to students with disabilities and general education teachers.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education and transition needs, instructional goals, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized knowledge for teaching students with IEPs
• Collect instructional data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
• Interpret both formal and informal classroom-based assessment results to guide instructional decisions.
• Administer and interpret formal assessments as appropriate.
• Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior strategies to instruct students in appropriate behaviors.
• Provide direction, and supervision for all paraeducators assigned to the classroom.
• Compile and maintain thorough, accurate, and compliant special education files.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP Team Meetings
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the educational team.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Follow professional ethics in all work-related activities.
• Comply with all school, district, state, and federal guidelines and Lincoln County Board of Education policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid TN Teachers License with appropriate endorsement code.
• Position entails standing, walking, bending, stooping, and possible physical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment.  The position may require assisting with lifting, moving, or positioning students and/or changing students as needed.
• Satisfactory background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods.
• Occasional climbing of steps
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Potential supervision of students outside in all types of weather.
• Depending on the assignment, it may involve more physical activity, e.g., Physical Education classes, preschool, or special education assignments.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons in hiring, promotion, transfer, discharge, pay, benefits, and all other aspects of employment, without regard to age, height, weight, pregnancy, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by state and federal laws.