LEAD Public Schools·Nashville, Tennessee
The teacher will design and implement data-driven lesson plans and IEPs for students with cognitive or developmental delays. They are responsible for fostering independence, vocational skills, and ensuring students meet Tennessee academic standards.
Job Title: High School Life Skills Teacher
Reports to: Principal
Be a LEADer. Teach Exceptional Education Life Skills at LEAD Public Schools.
Special Education (Ex.Ed) teachers are champions for the cause of equality within the school and make sure that their students’ needs are being met. Our ideal Special Education teacher is passionate about supporting students with IEPs in a low incidence classroom, loves working with and advocating for students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher. In this role, the Life Skills teacher will provide work-based learning to assist our students in their transition from high school to post-secondary.
Our Ex.Ed teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure that all of their students not only are able to enhance their reading abilities by deciphering texts to inquire about historical events while also gaining a broader understanding of the world, but also meet the established Tennessee standards by the end of the year. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students who come in below grade level rise above the challenges they face.
Successful teachers at LEAD Public Schools are committed to put in the extra effort to ensure that our students have access to a high quality education. Our teachers persevere through difficult challenges, set goals for our students, and don’t give up. We ask our teachers to be flexible, hard-working, and constantly striving to improve their abilities in the classroom to meet our students’ needs. We are looking for Exceptional Education teachers.
Job Expectations/Requirements
Design and implement data driven lesson plans that help grow and support students who may have cognitive and/or developmental delays
Develop individualized education programs (IEPs) for students 1. Maintains special education files, both paper and electronic files, as directed by federal, state, and local practices.
Collect data on individual student skills to determine the effectiveness of programming and measure progress toward IEP goals
Functional Curriculum and daily living focus, as appropriate
Maximize creating independence across all natural settings
Support students in develop their vocational skills to be better prepared for the workforce and independent living after high school
Work as a team member and advocate for students to gain exposure to general education peers and settings as appropriate
Ability and willingness to physically support students’ health and wellness needs (e.g. toileting, diapering, etc.)
Plans effective instructional and/or behavioral strategies for adapting and modifying general curriculum to ensure all students access academic content
Other Functions
Directs and supervises education assistants for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.
Our ideal Ex.Ed/SPED teacher is passionate about working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.
Go to www.leadpublicschools.org/careers [http://www.leadpublicschools.org/careers] to learn more about our organization and to apply online.
A Bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license with a SPED endorsement (or eligibility for one) are required. Two years of teaching experience, particularly in urban settings or with diverse populations, is preferred.
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.