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Ex Ed Project Search Teacher

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

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Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is building the best school district in Tennessee. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding teachers with the ability to inspire, engage, and who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Responsibilities

• Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help and cognitive disabilities
• Knowledge of IDEIA, current state special education rules and regulations, and compliance issues relative to programming, assessment and procedural safeguards for students with disabilities.
• Trained in provision of Work-Based Learning opportunities
• Provides leadership and coordination to the on-site Project SEARCH program
• Recruits new student interns for the program including:
  • Marketing to local schools and agencies including Information sessions for families, host business, schools and agencies
  • Customizing application to meet local needs
  • Determining recruitment timeline
  • Determining selection committee; prepares rubric information
  • Helping to plan and implement the Skills Assessment Day (with other partners)
  • Holding selection process with team
  • Sending letters to all applicants
  • Recognizing that student recruitment is an ongoing commitment


• Coordinates eligibility for local and state agencies to provide a seamless system of support before, during and at the conclusion of the Project SEARCH program utilizing a person-centered approach to meet individual needs (includes Vocational Rehabilitation and other long-term supports)
• Develops IEP and transition goals for new students and creates "career plan" based on individual preferences and skills
• Coordinates and/or provides travel training when public transportation is available
• Works with interns and parents to arrange alternate transportation to the Project SEARCH program if public transport is not available
• Assesses student skills and gathers baseline data
• Participates in professional development in the following areas: Systematic Instruction, training techniques and strategies, and other appropriate training
• Provides basic information about social security benefits, work-related expenses and Ticket-to-Work program
• Attends host business orientation to insure intern understanding and learning
• Plans and provides daily classroom instruction in employability skills
• Reports to host business and skills trainers when late or absent
• Models appropriate workplace behavior
• Works with business liaison and department manager / mentors to develop internship sites, write job descriptions, and plan for necessary job modifications
• Works with manager / mentors and co-workers to educate on disability awareness
• Trains students in interview process for internship sites and competitive positions
• Communicates with parents on a regular basis
• Coordinates employment planning meetings to discuss progress toward the work goal
• Visits student intern internships and gives feedback to all team members
• Performs skills training duties to assist with skills acquisition and problem solving
• Meets daily with skills trainers to discuss intern progress
• Meets regularly with business liaison, manager/mentors to discuss intern strengths and challenges
• Plans and implements Project SEARCH Advisory Committee meetings on a quarterly basis for strategic planning and continuous improvement
• Participates in Business Advisory Councils to increase networking and career opportunities (industry focused - made up of community employers)
• Works with business to plan Project SEARCH events such as orientation, skills assessment day, information nights/Open house and graduation
• Works with other team members to provide internal and external marketing for business and community such as "Lunch and Learn" events, newsletter articles, website information, tours, community presentations, etc.
• Coordinates internal career development with business liaison and team
• Completes necessary evaluations, reports and other documentation
• Develops portfolio for each student that documents each work site, skills acquired, evaluations, letters of recommendations, etc.
• Works with outside job developer to secure competitive employment in the community
• Collects and reports data to Project SEARCH and other partners

Qualifications

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in special education (105,460,461) is required and five years teaching experience in a high school setting with work base learning or transition to work experience required.

Reports to the Special Education Supervisor of Transition

JOB GOALS:

1) to identify a student's strengths, interests, and abilities related to skill acquisition, job development and placement.
2) To seek an appropriate community job site consistent with the students interests and skills.
3) To determine and refer to appropriate community support services for training and successful employment.
4) To work with local business and industry to meet their employment needs.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree
Years Experience Requirement

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
Website
Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
Chattanooga
TN
37421
US

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