Interim Special Education Teacher, 08/03/2026-10/30/2026

Interim Special Education Teacher, 08/03/2026-10/30/2026 JobID: 3055 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: Franklin Elementary Date Available: 08/03/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB TITLE: Interim Special Education Teacher TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Interim 08/03/2026-10/30/2026 (Certified � Exempt) IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal Franklin Special District seeks top talent committed to fostering student success through a supportive, inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits and a best-in-class work culture, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our mission is to attract professionals who bring creativity, dedication, and a student-centered approach to their roles, supporting a diverse community and helping prepare every student for lifelong achievement. We're focused on building a team that values excellence, making a meaningful impact on our schools and community. POSITION DESCRIPTION Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, resource, departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Collaborate with students, parents and other members of staff to develop IEP for each student assigned. Implement an instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned. Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments. Plan and prepare for IEP meetings on a regular basis. Participate in selection of books, equipment and other instructional media. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care and feeding of students as stated in IEP. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Consult district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical and personal needs of students. Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and possible restraint of students, following district and state protocol in provided training and as appropriate according to the IEP. Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to provide safety for students. Plan and assign the work of paraprofessionals based on student identified needs and as directed by school administration. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals and teachers. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students and colleagues. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district and school regulations and board policies for special education teachers. Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as appropriate. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: Appropriate Tennessee Teaching License with Special Education endorsement Bachelors' Degree or higher in Special Education Demonstrate Knowledge and Abilities: Knowled…