Education Teacher, 3rd Grade

Martha O'Bryan Center

Exceptional Education Teacher creating a supportive classroom culture for 3rd graders with disabilities. Leading with passion, collaboration, and educational excellence in Nashville, TN.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and functional behavior assessments (FBAs) while fostering a positive classroom culture. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for engaging with students, families, and educational stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.

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IEP DevelopmentFunctional Behavior AssessmentsCrisis Intervention StrategiesClassroom ManagementCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

IEP ImplementationDifferentiated InstructionBehavior Intervention PlansAssessment CoordinationCumulative Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationTime ManagementRelationship BuildingCommitment to Student Success

Certifications & Qualifications

TN State Teacher Certification

Industry Keywords

IDEA ComplianceMNPS StandardsSpecial EducationGeneral EducationCrisis Prevention Intervention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create a positive, supportive classroom culture that promotes joy, self-discipline and Explore!’s core values
Support and collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure school-wide success
Develop and implement student-specific and fully compliant IEPs that lead students to rigorous and meaningful goals
Maintain accurate and complete cumulative records for students on your caseload, as prescribed by IDEA, MNPS and the Tennessee Department of Education
Collaborate with parents, school staff, and service providers to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum
Coordinate referral and assessment procedures and facilitate IEP team meetings
Provide individualized and small group instruction and interventions in the General Education (or Resource Room) settings as determined by IEPs
Provide accommodations and/or modifications as determined by IEPs
Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and virtual/in-person conferences
Develop and implement functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Respond to crisis situations, as needed, utilizing CPI strategies of de-escalation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly effective communication and collaboration skills with all stakeholders
Commitment to high academic achievement and to education of the whole child
Prior experience teaching students with disabilities in a school setting
Demonstrate strong classroom and time management skills
Proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to his/her own learning
Experience designing and implementing differentiated lessons in all subject areas
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Holds or is eligible to secure a valid TN State teacher certification
Additional skills that enhance students’ academic experience (e.g. multi-lingual, musician, etc.) highly sought

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
retirement
paid holidays
generous paid time off