Location: Secret City Academy

Contract Days: 140
Assignment Dates: ASAP
Salary: Paid in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oak Ridge Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The teacher will provide individualized instruction, manage special education services, and collaborate with staff and families to support student learning and progress.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learners and their individual needs.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students with special needs.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student success.

• Provide effective instruction in a co-teaching environment.

• Establish a supportive learning environment through effective classroom management.

• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and other stakeholders.

• Use effective instructional methods tailored to student needs.

• Organize and plan the instructional program.

• Evaluate instructional effectiveness and monitor student progress.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

• Demonstrate knowledge of subject areas relevant to the assignment.

• Provide special education case management.

• Schedule meetings, develop and write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and accurately document progress toward IEP goals.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal/Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and an active Tennessee teaching license with Special Education endorsement code 460 appropriate for the assignment required.

• Teaching experience preferred.

• Special education case management experience preferred.