2025-26 Middle School Special Education Teacher

”Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Special Education Teacher will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with Individualized Education Plans and meeting the needs of students with special needs.Special Education CoordinationEnsure compliance with federal, state and district Special Education and ELL regulationsDevelop processes for entering and exiting students into servicesDesign and, with the support of necessary school staff, execute RTI process for behavior and academicsAdminister relevant assessmentsOversee the development, revision and execution of student IEPs and 504 PlansLead IEP and 504 Plan meetingsSpecial Education LeadershipMeet with general education teachers to review IEPs, answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as neededAdapt and differentiate general education teachers’ weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.Support teacher development in serving Special Education and Multilingual Learner students through individual coaching and group professional developmentCurriculum Development and InstructionPlan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual studentsUse progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies, programming, and IEPsUse data to inform instructional decisionsProvide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needsDemonstrate strong pedagogyCommitment to School and Classroom CultureWork collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP NashvilleHelp develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and familiesAttend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staffDevelop positive rapport with studentsCreate and foster a positive and calm learning environmentEnforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies and cultureFamily EngagementEstablish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progressBe available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parentsMake him/herself available to students, parents and other staff members Growth MindsetPursue challenging professional goals each yearWilling to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvementParticipate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)