Special Education Teacher-CDC

Knox County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: Elementary School Special Education Teacher-CDC School Year: 2026-2027 Location: Amherst Elementary School Job Summary: To instruct the students in the areas assigned by the Board, Superintendent, and principal. Qualifications: • All teachers shall be licensed in accordance with state law and the regulations of theTennessee State Department of Education. Such license shall be on file in the office of the Superintendent prior to beginning employment• It is the responsibility of the employee to secure a certificate and to maintain its validity. When a teacher’s employment agreement must be terminated because theteachers’ certificate has lapsed or other wise become invalid, the Superintendent shall immediately suspend the teacher without pay pending disposition of the matter. Theteacher shall be notified of the reason for the suspension and given an opportunity for a hearing before the Board• All teachers shall demonstrate competency based on the current job assignment and performance standards as outlined in the appropriate state model for local evaluation• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable