About This Role
Teaching Spanish to students from kindergarten to 12th grade who are blind or visually impaired, with or without additional disabilities, is the core of this role. The teacher provides standards-based instruction and supports students' academic, social, and independent living development. This position is for a dedicated and compassionate educator who can adapt curriculum to diverse learning needs.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver standards-based Spanish instruction aligned with Tennessee State Standards
- Adapt lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the individual learning needs of students with visual impairments and additional disabilities
- Develop and implement instructional strategies based on each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and success
- Monitor student progress through ongoing assessments, data collection, and progress reporting
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, specialists, administrators, and parents to support student achievement
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal development and progress evaluations
- Utilize assistive technology and accessible instructional resources to enhance student learning
- Support students in developing academic, communication, and independent living skills
- Maintain accurate educational records and required documentation
- Participate in professional development, workshops, and required training
- Supervise and participate in school activities, field trips, and extracurricular programs as assigned
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university
- Valid Tennessee teaching license or eligibility for licensure
- Subject area endorsement in Spanish
- Willingness to obtain Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) certification within five years
- 5 years of experience in lesson planning and classroom management
- 5 years of experience in Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation
- 5 years of experience in parent communication and relationship building
- ELE certification
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of Tennessee academic standards and instructional best practices
- Ability to differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Familiarity with assistive technology and educational software for students with visual impairments
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills