Job Description
A Special Education teaching opportunity is available for the 2025/2026 school year at a middle school setting in Hixson, TN. This contract position begins on August 1, 2025, and is focused on a self-contained CDC classroom.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering specialized instruction to a caseload of six students with diverse needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Downs Syndrome, and medical fragility.
- Collaborating with support staff, including a dedicated nurse, to address the medical and educational requirements of the students.
- Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique learning goals.
- Maintaining accurate records of student progress and participating in parent and team meetings.
- Ensuring a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Desired qualifications and experience:
- Valid Special Education teaching certification.
- Experience working with students with ASD, Downs Syndrome, and medically fragile conditions preferred.
- Ability to create individualized lesson plans and implement behavioral strategies.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with nursing and support staff.
This role offers a meaningful chance to impact the lives of students requiring specialized support during a critical stage of their education.
Qualified candidates motivated to provide dedicated instruction and support in this specialized classroom setting are encouraged to apply.
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