Lower School Special Education Teacher (K–5)

Job overview

The Lower School Special Education Teacher (K–5) position is onsite in La Vergne, TN. Compensation is not specified. American Classical Academy/Rutherford is a tuition-free public classical charter school opening in La Vergne, with a mission to develop students’ minds and character through classical education. The teacher supports students with special education needs in general education classrooms and small groups. The role develops and tracks service plans, helps general education teachers implement accommodations, communicates with families about student progress, and works to maintain academic and behavioral expectations.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and track special education service plans
• support general education teachers in implementing accommodations
• communicate with parents about academic and behavioral progress and classroom events
• improve instruction through coaching, professional development, and independent study
• maintain schoolwide academic and behavioral expectations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

lower school

k–5

la vergne tn

american classical education

classical education

special education services

student accommodations

parent communication

academic progress

behavioral support

public charter school

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance and a state retirement program are listed.

Why this role

Founding faculty opportunity at a new public classical charter school scheduled to open in August 2024.

About the employer

American Classical Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.