1. Participate in the referral and evaluation processes 
2. Coordinate the development of individual instruction plans for students, including developmental and sequential short-term objectives leading to the achievement of goals specified in the IEP. 
3. Manage a caseload of students who are eligible to participate in the standard assessments.
4. Teach groups of students and individuals in separate locations and general education settings based on the IEP service provisions for students based on student need.  Teach credit bearing classes for students eligible for participation in standard assessment.
5. Prepare and deliver lessons and resources in support of student IEPs and approved Hamilton County curriculum.
6. Conduct ongoing data collection on all IEP goals and objectives. 
7. Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of their student’s unique needs while ensuring compliance with the student’s IEP.    
8. Assess student work to provide timely feedback and inform instructional decisions.
9. Collaborate with general education and other exceptional education teachers to plan for and provide specially designed instruction. 
10. Work in collaboration with related service providers to access and utilize special tools and assistive technology when necessary.  Request support and assistance from specialized resource personnel when appropriate.
11. Provide consultation to other educational personnel as appropriate
12. Facilitate IEP meetings including parents/guardians as full members of IEP teams.
13. Monitor student progress and update individualized educational programs
14. Participate and conduct reviews of student progress
15. Hold and attend regular parental conferences
16. Develop and implement transition programming for students age 14 plus
17. Work in collaboration with related service providers for students with communication disorders to teach and implement specialized communication systems
18. May include providing general physical assistance to students with various disabilities. Tasks may involve, but are not limited to, assisting students with toileting/feeding/other self-help and behavioral needs. 
19. Participate in training programs related to delivery of IEPs or curriculum 
20. Maintain all required special education records, ensuring that they are complete, accurate and within all timelines.  
21. Attends work and arrives to work on time.
22. Maintains confidentiality.
23. Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law
24. Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Teaching candidates must hold a valid state of Tennessee teaching certification in Special Education (Endorsements: 144, 145, 460) If you hold a teaching license in another state, you must apply for a Tennessee teaching license. 
• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of IDEA, current state special education rules and regulations, and compliance addressing programming, assessment and procedural safeguards for students with disabilities.
• Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities in a school setting
• assessment, meeting and data management responsibilities including EasyIEP.
• Experience with administration and interpretation of standard assessments and alternate assessments.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Technology skills to facilitate implementation of academic and/or behavior intervention programs, in addition to a variety of technology platforms.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills to facilitate teaching, assessment, and data management responsibilities including Easy IEP.