What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Chattanooga Preparatory School?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
ABOUT CHATANOOGA PREP
Chattanooga Preparatory School is a tuition-free, all-boys public charter school located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, TN, dedicated to transforming young lives through exceptional education and character development. Serving grades 6-12, we are committed to closing opportunity gaps, empowering our scholars, and preparing them for success in college and beyond. With a focus on rigorous academics, mentorship, and a supportive community, Chattanooga Prep creates an environment where both scholars and educators thrive.
Our faculty and staff are a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative educators who believe deeply in our mission. As a Title 1 school, we prioritize inclusivity, grit, and excellence, robust support for both students and teachers, and a collaborative atmosphere. We believe in equipping our educators with the tools and resources they need to excel, recognizing that the success of our scholars starts with an empowered and inspired staff.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, delivers, and assesses highly effective instruction aligned to national and state content standards.
- Enacts the Chattanooga Prep college preparatory curriculum using evidence-based instructional practices tailored to students needs.
- Cooperates and participates in the development of individualized education programs.
- Cooridnates the development of individual instruction plan for each child, including developmental and sequential short-term objectives leading to the achievement of annual goals specified in the IEP.
- Captures student attention through active involvement.
- Administers student assessments and utilize data to identify areas of growth.
- Establishes clear content and language objectives for all lessions.
- Engages in continuous and sustained reflection on teaching practices and leadership behaviors, and adapt methods as needed to achieve school goals and performance objectives.
- Develops strong and sustained relationships with parents and members of the community by creating opportunities for involvement in students learning and development.
- Plans and collaborates with Chattanooga Prep teachers and colleagues to reach shared goals and objectives.
- Fosters a motivating, supportive, learning-centered culture of excellence in a well-structured and managed classroom.
- Establishes and enforces rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order in their classroom.
- Be innovative. Create exciting and engaging, inquiry-oriented learning activities.
CHARACTERISTICS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Prep Public Schools provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We offer robust retirement plans through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS), including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was recognized by the Pew Charitable Trust as one of the top four best-funded state pension plans.
