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Exceptional Education Teacher 2019-2020 SY - 19931

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

Job Details

Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities in a school setting; ability to co-teach by working side-by-side with a content area teacher to provide instruction and supports to students, and teach credit classes including alternative academic diploma for students with moderate to severe disabilities; knowledge of upper level school subject matter; ability to work in a variety of inclusionary and pull-out program settings.

Ability to design/write and implement transition programming for students with moderate to severe 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.

Must be able to write and implement compliant IEP's and facilitate IEP meetings.

Experience with administration and interpretation of standardized assessments and alternative assessments (TCAP Portfolio / MSAA).

Good organizational skills; good communication skills to facilitate teaching, assessment, meeting and data management responsibilities.

Ability to teach developmental reading using research based materials that cover the NCLB reading components such as Wilson Reading, or Orton-Gillingham and/or willingness to be trained.

Willingness to work within programming areas as a collaborative team member.

Possess good technology skills to facilitate implementation of academic and/or behavior intervention programs.

Willingness to collaborate in building a strong school community and to foster a collaborative relationship among other teachers, administrators, students, and parents.

Trained in provision of Work-Based Learning opportunities or willingness to be trained if working in a high school setting.

May include providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities. Tasks will involve, but are not limited to, assisting students with toileting/feeding/other self-help and behavioral needs.

Other Position Type
Inclusion w/ Alternate Assessment Supports

Duty Days
201

Endorsement Code
{105} SPECIAL EDUCATION, {460} SP ED MODIFIED K-12, {461} SP ED COMP K-12

Additional Job Information

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.

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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