Special needs teacher Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Elementary Special Education Teacher

KippNashville, TN, United States

$60,695.00 yearly

Full-time

Location : ALL Location Openings (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch).Salary Range : BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 / MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000. About KIPP Nashville Public Schools.KIPP Nashville Publ...Show moreLast updated: 20 hours ago

Special Education Teacher

Greene County SchoolsGreene County, TN, USA

Full-time

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Provide a basic core program for eligible students consistent with state education code requirements.Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have eligible students in regular classes, inter...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Low Incidence Special Education Teacher Immediate

KIPPNashville, Tennessee, USA

$60,695.00 yearly

Full-time

Day in the life responsibilities will include but are not limited to : .The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them f...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago

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Ohio Licensed Special Needs Teacher

VirtualVocationsNashville, Tennessee, United States

Full-time

A company is looking for a Teletherapy Intervention Specialist in Ohio.Key ResponsibilitiesUse a variety of teaching methods to deliver engaging and differentiated instructionDevelop and implement ...Show moreLast updated: 7 days ago

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Caregiver / Companion Special Needs

Assisted Family Care LLCNashville, TN, United States

$17.00 hourly

Part-time

Greetings from Assisted Family Care!.At Assisted Family Care, our goal is to provide care to the aged, ill, or disabled in the manner needed for them to maintain the independence of their daily rou...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago

Middle School Special Education Teacher (Immediate)

KIPP Nashville Public SchoolsNashville, Tennessee, United States

$60,695.00 yearly

Day in the life” responsibilities will include, but are not limited to : .The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago

Special Education Teacher

Cross Country HealthcareNashville, TN, United States of America

$30.93–$51.55 hourly

Are you passionate about making a difference in students’ lives? Cross Country Education is an educator-led, student-driven, and support-oriented organization. We believe in creating a space where b...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Special Education Teacher School Year!

Amergis Healthcare StaffingNashville, TN, United States

Full-time

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12.The Special Ed...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Midwest Atlantic K12 CoreNashville, TN, US

Full-time

With a commitment to fostering educational excellence and social growth, we provide unparalleled support to schools and students across the state. This opportunity allows you to impact the lives of ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Special Education Teacher

RePublic SchoolsNashville, TN, United States

Full-time

Liberty Collegiate - Nashville, TN.Special Education Teacher (2025-2026).Join RePublic Schools, a network of public charter schools serving over 3,300 scholars across Jackson, Mississippi, and Nash...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago

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Special Education Teacher (Nashville)

Thrive Therapies GroupNashville, TN, United States

Full-time

Immediate Openings : Full-Time & Contract Special Education Teaching Positions.Are you a dedicated special education teacher with a passion for making a difference? Have you ever wished for a commun...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago

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Special Education Teacher

AmergisNashville, TN, United States

Full-time

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12.The Special ...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago

Special Education Teacher

Horry County SchoolsTBD

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students. to guide and encourage students to develop a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

Special Education Teacher

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy and EducationNashville, TN, US

Full-time

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic —.Ind...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago

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Special Education Teacher

Project Play Therapy, LLCNashville, TN, United States

Full-time

Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child's unique gifts.Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence.We cont...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago

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Special Education Teacher

Rocketship Public SchoolsNashville, TN, United States

$54,190.00–$72,940.00 yearly

Full-time

A Rocketship Special Educator, known as an Education Specialist, is a full time position that reports to the Principal.The Education Specialist will work with one or more school sites, and will be ...Show moreLast updated: 17 hours ago

Elementary Special Education Teacher

KippNashville, TN, United States

20 hours ago

Salary

$60,695.00 yearly

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Company Description

Location : ALL Location Openings (North Nashville, East Nashville, Antioch)

Salary Range : BA Scale $55,000-$90,000 / MA+ Scale $60,000-$98,000

About KIPP Nashville Public Schools

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open-enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Pre-Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams. KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools and we are excited to open our doors to one additional elementary school in 2025 in response to strong community demand.

The mission of KIPP Nashville is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our core values are GROWTH, TEAM, and SHINE. If you share in these beliefs and values, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Job Description

Day in the life" responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

The Special Education Teacher will manage a caseload and provide direct supports for students with special needs to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. The Special Education Teacher will provide critical guidance to Lead Teachers to ensure that all staff are complying with Individualized Education Plans and meeting the needs of students with special needs.

Special Education Coordination

Ensure compliance with federal, state and district Special Education and ELL regulations
Develop processes for entering and exiting students into services
Design and, with the support of necessary school staff, execute RTI process for behavior and academics
Administer relevant assessments
Oversee the development, revision and execution of student IEPs and 504 Plans
Lead IEP and 504 Plan meetings

Special Education Leadership

Meet with general education teachers to review IEPs, answer questions, provide strategies and supports, as needed

Adapt and differentiate general education teachers' weekly lesson plans, assessments and homework to meet individual student goals.

Support teacher development in serving Special Education and Multilingual Learner students through individual coaching and group professional development

Curriculum Development and Instruction

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of individual students

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting strategies, programming, and IEPs

Use data to inform instructional decisions

Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs

Demonstrate strong pedagogy

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

Work collaboratively with your school team and those across KIPP Nashville

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers and families

Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff

Develop positive rapport with students

Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment

Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school's values, student management policies and culture

Family Engagement

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress

Be available for open houses, parent teacher conferences and other events involving parents

Make him / herself available to students, parents and other staff members

Growth Mindset

Pursue challenging professional goals each year

Willing to offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and improvement

Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including pre-service training over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)

Qualifications

Required Experience

Valid Tennessee teaching license with a K-12 Sped Endorsement

Conferred Bachelor's degree

Pass Criminal Background Check

Desired Qualities

Commitment to working with students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)

Experience and demonstrated success teaching students from educationally under-resourced communities (highly preferred)

At least two years of teaching experience (preferred)

Passionate about data-driven instruction

Unwavering commitment to KIPP Nashville's mission, core values, students, families, and community

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves and believes that providing students with an excellent education is our largest lever as educators to wholly improve student outcomes

Eagerness to collaborate and problem-solve with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrate commitment to continue their professional development individually

Demonstrates excitement in growing students into their highest selves

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

KIPP Nashville is committed to offering competitive compensation, providing salaries that are 5% more competitive for individuals with both bachelor's and master's degrees. Starting salary for first year teachers begins at $55,070; those with a conferred advanced degree begins at $60,695. Salary is commensurate with experience. Staff members receive up to a 2% yearly raise. To establish consistent salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 10-month work schedule.

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, supplemental insurance, and life insurance policy options. Application for these benefits may be made immediately upon employment. The policy is effective upon the first of the month following the first day of work.

Certificated staff have access to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System pension plan (TCRS). Eligible employees contribute 5% and KIPP matches up to 6%. Employees may also be eligible for 401k in which KIPP will contribute 5%.

The vacation package for salaried employees includes 29 paid days throughout the 10 month work schedule (including holidays, fall break, spring break, thanksgiving break, winter break, as well as summer break. In addition employees in this role are allotted 6 PTO days. Employees are allotted an additional 2 days after every 2 consecutive years of employment. Eligible staff members receive payment for unused PTO days at the end of the fiscal year.

Adoption / Parental Caregiver Leave- up to 10 weeks parental leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks parental leave for the secondary caregiver paid at 100%.

Teachers are provided with laptop computers with access to the internet and or email to assist them in performing their job responsibilities.

Certificated staff are eligible for the Master Teacher Program after two consecutive years of employment with KIPP Nashville. Master teachers receive a $5,000 stipend and $2,000 towards professional development.

Apply online at https : / / careers.smartrecruiters.com / KIPP / nashville. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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