What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Elementary SPED Teacher position at Granville T Woods Academy of Innovation?
Description:
The Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School teachers design weekly lessons plans, develop standards-based assessments, analyze assessment data, and create intervention plans to meet our 21st Century Learners’ needs. In addition, GTW teachers integrate technology effectively in the classrooms, and implement project-based learning. Responsibilities include:
- Assess students’ abilities and craft teaching plans
- Adapt learning materials to students’ needs
- Keep track of and reflect on students’ progress
- Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
- Find engaging activities to teach skills (e.g. drawing and theater drama)
- Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
- Prepare students for transition to the next grade
- Inform parents about their children’s performance and potential problems
- Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
- Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans
1) Bachelor's degree;
2) Valid TN Teaching License with SPED credential; and,
3) 0-10 years teaching experience.
