Position: Special Education Teacher

Serving Fayette County Public Schools

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher provides services as an employee of STAFFEZ serving the district of Fayette County Public 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, collaborates with other teachers, staff, and administration in addressing the needs of the students, identifies and instructs high ability students in the five areas if 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 (note this not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position):

• Represent the District and STAFFEZ in a professional manner by performing all job functions at a satisfactory or above level.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in a positive supportive, and cooperative way.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required, or requested, consistent with reasonable expectations for the contracted position.
• Provide an instructional program that is differentiated and challenging.
• Commitment to high student achievement & support for all students.
• Develops and implements consistent special education programming at the district level.
• Ability to exercise various teaching strategies to increase students’ critical thinking skills.
• Create a secure climate and respond to inquiries from a variety of sources.
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Administer and develop subject specific assessments for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

• Prepares a variety of written materials to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Assist classroom teachers to provide instruction to high achievers.
• Use available technology in your lessons.
• Communicate effectively with parents and students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications:

• Completion of the required Global Compliance Network online training modules
• Demonstrated record of good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communications.
• Must meet criminal history background requirements (requires FBI Fingerprint and/or drug test).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Holding appropriate Tennessee certification license
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective decision-making and verbal and written communication skills
• Be Highly Qualified in this area

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• 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 assignment, may involve more physical activity, e.g., Physical Education classes, pre-school, or special education assignments.

Application Procedure: Apply online at staffez.org

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.