NEI - Special Education Teacher

$60,000 - $60,000/Yr

Noble Education Initiative - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

About the position

The Special Education Teacher at Noble Education Initiative, Inc. plays a crucial role in fostering student achievement by collaborating with parents, students, and regular education teachers. This position is designed to ensure compliance with Federal and State Regulations while promoting an inclusive educational environment. The teacher will prepare and conduct parent and student conferences, deliver instruction through various modalities, and collect data to monitor student progress. The role also involves planning and conducting appointments with parents, assisting regular education teachers with specially designed instruction, and providing support for ESE student achievement in general classes. The teacher will be responsible for developing lesson plans, maintaining Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and ensuring that all special education paperwork is completed accurately and on time. Additionally, the teacher will create a conducive classroom environment, monitor student progress, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including parents and administrators. The position requires participation in professional development and collaboration with related service providers to ensure compliance with educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program.
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Plans and conducts appointments with parents as needed.
• Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates at monthly outings encouraged.
• Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans.
• Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices.
• Acts as informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Acts as a before and after school supervisor.
• Leads after school tutoring or runs after school clubs or sports for 2 of 4 quarters.
• Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
• Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objectives and students' needs.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request of supervisory personnel.
• Participates with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated meetings.
• Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies, equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement effectively the planned instructional program.
• Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, Progress Monitoring for caseload.
• Develops and Implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring.
• Collects and Reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals.
• Conducts IEP meetings within timelines.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Completes Quarterly Progress Reports.
• Maintains accurate and compliant special education data.
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with Regulations and best practice.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
• Maintains communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Administers diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.
• Participates in State specific training.
• Attends Professional Development as designated on school calendar.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Ensures classroom is clean, safe and includes student generated work on display as appropriate.
• Implements all relevant policies governing student conduct.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior in accordance with the school's policy and guidelines, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Proctors standardized tests.
• Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly).
• Communicates with Regular Education Teachers and Administrators when necessary.
• Participates in weekly team meetings.
• Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
• Communicates clearly, consistently and positively with parents via all appropriate mediums.
• Cooperates with members of the administration and other staff.
• Maintains confidentiality about students.
• Attends parent communication activities.
• Participates in extracurricular activities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• Possession of valid teaching certification (as appropriate).
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as NEI may find appropriate and acceptable.

Nice-to-haves

• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance