This role involves providing direct, explicit, research-based interventions in academics, social-emotional areas, and behavior for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), while also supporting their access to core instruction. Responsibilities include developing and implementing IEPs, facilitating related meetings, and coordinating services with various providers to ensure legal compliance and student progress.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess thorough knowledge of special education principles, effective teaching methodologies for students with disabilities, and strong skills in communication, collaboration, and data-based decision-making. A Master's Degree in a related field is required, although professional training or experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
We Are Team MNPS Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States.
Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life.
Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation.
We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation.
Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Provides direct, explicit research-based interventions in addition to supporting access to core instruction for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
What you will do
Provides direct, explicit, evidence-based academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions based on student needs in addition to core instruction.
Collaborates and helps facilitate and develop Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavioral Intervention Plans based on student need.
Provides intensive intervention with fidelity and Progress monitors all students that receive intensive intervention in the area of academics, social-emotional and behavior to continually communicate progress toward goals with students, parents and school teams.
Utilizes all naturally occurring data (i.e. attendance, behavior incidence, universal screening, intervention data, progress monitoring data) to ensure the most updated relevant information is used to inform instruction, intervention and a student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
Ensures students with an Individualized Education Program participate in the Universal Screening Process and in required statewide test with appropriate accommodations.
Manages and provides inclusive support in the general education setting for students with a need, which includes providing indirect support, aligning accommodations, and modifications and managing para-professional support in the general education setting.
Attends grade-level/content meetings to assist with planning access to core instruction and meaningful inclusive supports that help ensure the least restrictive environment for students.
Coordinates the delivery of services for students with disabilities with all related service providers (i.e. speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, nurse).
Develops and Implements Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students, and ensures service delivery and progress of students in compliance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
Facilitates IEP meetings, re-evaluation meetings, and manifestation determination meetings in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
Collaborates with related service providers, school leadership and families to schedule timely meetings that ensure all relevant data, assessment and information can be collected in accordance with State and Federal laws governing services for students with disabilities.
Participates in ongoing Professional Development activities to ensure the use of most effective, evidenced-based practices that promote success for students.
Education Qualifications
Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field Preferred
Experience Qualifications
Professional training and paid or volunteer experience with individuals with disabilities is Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and/or specialty area.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
Communication, and collaboration with Parents, educators, students,
Instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learner,
Student management,
Presenting to large groups,
Organization, data-based decision making, and problem solving,
Providing intensive intervention,
Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or similar federal regulation.
Technology skills: Teams, Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint, iOS, and/or other district applications or equipment as needed.
At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.
Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.
Our Vision Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.
Our Mission We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.
Our Core Values Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community.
We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Market context
Tennessee classroom teacher market context
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