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Speech Language Teacher

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

Job Details

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

Responsibilities

  • Masters or preferably CCCs in speech/language communication disorders.
  • CCC-SLP and will consider a Clinical Fellow.
  • Ability to assess, provide therapy, collaborate with school personnel, ability to develop educational goals, and facilitate the IEP process.
  • Experience in the implementation of the requirements of IDEA, RTI, and the provision of inclusionary and individualized services for students with disabilities.
  • Experience with Easy IEP scheduling, case management and data collection.
  • Experience with a spectrum of disabilities and wide variety of communication disorders, augmentative communication systems and assistive devices.
  • Willingness to be trained in other programs, methods, and system utilized by the department.
  • Work with Tenncare reimbursements.
  • Report to work on time and regularly. Sign in/out at each school.
  • Conduct progress monitoring related to all IEP goals/objectives (at least 2 data points per goal each week), and place a copy in the student's special education file, prior to mid term and 9-week progress reports. Use the data points collected to complete the mid term and 9-week progress reports sent home to parents.
  • Know your students' skill development and use data to adjust your teaching and drive decisions.
  • Attach documents to Easy IEP within 5 school days of each meeting.
  • Complete all student service entries for student in documentation software within two weeks.
  • Develop and maintain a positive rapport communicating regularly with teachers, students, parents/guardians on student progress. Document all communications in EasyIEP contacts.
  • Stay up-to-date on all laws and procedures related to special education.
  • Understand the Job Expectations of Para-professionals and your responsibility in managing and supporting them.
  • Perform all additional duties assigned by your building administrator.
  • Keep your administrator informed of any major changes in behavior or academics related to students on your case load.
  • If you are unsure of how to proceed, ask your Lead Teacher or Supervisor for assistance.

Qualifications

  • Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and discrete trail training; knowledge of PECS systems and a variety of organizational systems for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
  • Ability to provide supervision and instruction for students with social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help and cognitive disabilities.
  • Knowledge of curriculum and interventions designed for students with social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn interventions designed for students with developmental disabilities including but not limited to the following: social, behavioral, communication, physical, self-help, and cognitive disabilities, antecedent/behavioral package, one-to-one discrete trial teaching, modeling, incidental teaching, peer coaching, pivotal response training, visual supports & schedules. Self-regulation, social stories.
  • Specialized skills in working with students with significant communication disorders including PECS systems and augmentative and alternative communication devices.
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate with other staff to develop IEPs, work with regular education staff to implement inclusionary opportunities, conduct age appropriate assessments, and facilitate IEP meetings.
  • Knowledge of IDEA, current state special education rules and regulation and compliance issues relative to programming for students with disabilities.
  • Ability to complete training in Crisis Prevention Intervention.
  • Additional duties as assigned.


This position may be eligible for an increase in total compensation. The Differentiated Compensation Plan applies to designated schools and hard-to-staff positions. Please see https://www.hcde.org/staff/human_resources/differentiated_compensation for more details.

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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