High School Life Skills/Exceptional Education Teacher

$53,000 - $100,000/Yr

Lead Public Schools - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

Educational Services

About the position

The High School Life Skills/Exceptional Education Teacher at LEAD Public Schools is responsible for teaching and supporting students with IEPs in a low incidence classroom. This role focuses on providing work-based learning to assist students in their transition from high school to post-secondary life, ensuring that their educational needs are met while promoting independence and vocational skills. The teacher will collaborate with colleagues and administration to implement data-driven lesson plans and support students in achieving their academic goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data-driven lesson plans to support students with cognitive and/or developmental delays.
• Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for students.
• Maintain special education files as directed by federal, state, and local practices.
• Collect data on individual student skills to measure progress toward IEP goals.
• Focus on functional curriculum and daily living skills as appropriate.
• Support students in developing vocational skills for post-high school independence.
• Advocate for students to gain exposure to general education settings as appropriate.
• Plan effective instructional and/or behavioral strategies to adapt general curriculum for all students.
• Direct and supervise education assistants to provide effective classroom support.
• Assist other classroom teachers in implementing established curriculum and individual student plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Valid Tennessee teaching license with appropriate content endorsement for SPED, or valid out-of-state license transferable to Tennessee within 90 days, or on track to complete necessary certification steps.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Passion for working with students who need the most support.
• Flexibility and willingness to grow as a teacher.
• Evidence of self-motivation and teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $53,000 to $100,000 per year.