Ex Ed Teacher - Standard Assessment

Overview:
This position posting is for a High School Exceptional Education teacher for the  school year. Qualified applicants must have strong skills in the areas of standards-based planning, instructional best practices, and intentional use of assessments. Experience working with students/children with disabilities or specialized training to work with students/children with disabilities preferred, as well as experience in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities in general or special education classrooms, one-on-one or in small group settings, or with special, more narrowly defined services.

Applicants must be eager to work cooperatively within department and school team settings. Applicants must be organized and possess outstanding communication skills in working collaboratively and effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Teachers who are also interested in serving in High School or Middle School coaching positions are encouraged to apply. With SMMHS being an International Baccalaureate school, knowledge of IB requirements is preferred, but training would also be available for teachers who are new to IB.

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.

The purpose of this job is to ensure that students with disabilities learn and achieve at their highest potential. The main goals of an Exceptional Education teacher are to identify the individual needs of each child and create a healthy, inspiring and supportive learning environment. The Exceptional Education teacher is to be a connector to core instruction, a case manager, liaison to parents, coordinator of supports and services, collector of data, and respond to student needs.

The Exceptional Education teacher continually models learning so students can achieve their highest potential by participating in learning to the greatest extent possible. This teacher will be responsible for providing academic and behavior support to provide students with access to tier 1 instruction and perform on standard assessments with proficiency.