VP/PreK Special Education Teacher
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COFFEE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Job Description Special Education Teacher Responsible to: PrincipalDirector of Special Education Qualifications:

Valid TN Teacher's License with appropriate endorsements

Highly Qualified status, as applicable, in areas of assigned instruction

Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Competent technological skills

Essential Responsibilities:

Prepares lesson plans and teaching strategies for course(s) of study taught

Aligns both course(s) curriculum taught and/or assessments with state and local

curriculum standards

Uses a variety of teaching strategies to facilitate student learning

Plans a program of study that addresses the individual needs and abilities of the

students

Develops and maintains a school/classroom environment conducive to learning and

socially appropriate for the age of students taught

Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments

Establishes and communicates clear expectations for all lessons, class work, and

projects.

Assigns lessons routinely and corrects student work in a timely fashion

Maintains good order in classroom and other areas of the school

Supervises students at school related functions including on and off campus activities

Consults with other professionals to address learning or behavioral problems with

specific students

Communicates with parents/guardian regularly through verbal and written form

Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis, both formative and summative,

and provides progress reports as required

Schedules parent conferences as directed by the system and as needed in particular

cases; if necessary, these conferences may be outside the school day as dictated bystudent/parent/guardian needs

Keeps accurate attendance, academic performance, and IEP records for assigned

students

Reports to the appropriate administrative and/or consultative personnel when

knowledgeable or suspicious that a child's health or welfare has been or appearsto be at risk

Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

materials, and facilities

Participates in school level faculty meetings, system professional development and

in-service meetings, staff committee meetings, and other workshops for teachertraining

Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s)

Maintains accurate financial records

Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules

regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs

Conducts IEP meetings as set forth by Federal and State Laws within given timelines.

Participates in Child Find activities and Referral Process for Special Education

Participates and assists with compliance monitoring

Report compliance issues promptly to Principal/Special Education Director

Serves as a resource for general education teachers in helping them understand

students with disabilities and how to meet students' special needs within thetypical classroom

Stays alert to best practices in the area of Special Education and stays abreast

of legal updatesGeneral Requirements:

Follows Federal and State Laws and adopted policies and procedures in accordance with School Board priorities

Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest standards of public education and in support of the District's Vision/Mission Statements

Maintains ethical standards, which include professionalism and the protection of confidential student and staff information

Other responsibilities and/or duties may be required and assigned

BOE Revisions Approved 2/8/10Coffee County Schools is a drug free workplace. All job applicants and employees are subject to drug testing.We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks (fingerprint, DCS, sexual offenders, and health abuse) Any job offer will be based on the results of the drug screen and background checks.