Deliver high-quality special education instruction to K-2 students and manage the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Collaborate with faculty and parents to ensure students' modifications and accommodations are effectively applied in the classroom.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree and a valid Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) from the Tennessee Department of Education. Two or more years of experience working with students with special needs is strongly preferred.
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators.
As an instructor at JCS, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.
In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model.
Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development.
Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to excel in all areas of life.
What You Will Do
Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief of Paving Pathways to Success for all scholars and teammates
Administer academic diagnostic tests
Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child’s IEP
Instruct students with IEPs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills
Consult and articulate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students
Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations
Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education
Participate in Student Study Team meetings and follow up plans as needed
Collaborate with faculty to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom
What You Will Bring
Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles
Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEPs
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities
Ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community
Benefits
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Adoption Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Plan
TN State Retirement Plan
Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Required Education, Credentials and Experience
Bachelor’s degree; Master's degree preferred
Valid/current Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) with the Tennessee Department of Education
2+ years working with students with special needs in an educational setting strongly preferred
Compensation
Journey Community Schools offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, small payroll contributions for rich benefit plans, life insurance/short-term and long-term disability, participation in a TN state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Journey Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. JCS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
Market context
Tennessee classroom teacher market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.
