<p>The Teacher III independently leads the teaching team to plan, develop, and implement classroom instructional programs and activities, as well as help in the development of individualized educational plans (EP) for an inclusive classroom including typically and atypically developing children. Additionally, Teacher III's provide mentoring, leadership, and oversight to teachers-in-training and assistant teachers. Teacher III's also partner with families and caregivers to promote the development of each child.</p> <p>About the Work Unit:</p> <p>For five decades, the Susan Gray School has served young children with developmental disabilities and young children who are at risk for developmental delay. The school has the distinction of being the first nationally recognized inclusive preschool where typically developing children learn alongside children with disabilities in an educational setting. More information about Susan Gray School can be found here: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/admin-offices/sgs/index.php.</p> <p>Please note: The Susan Gray School Salaries exceed most preschool salaries in the Nashville market. Vanderbilt values its' employees, and this is reflected in the salary ranges offered based on education, experience, and other job qualifications</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Maintains a clean, safe, orderly learning environment which contributes to children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. </li><li>Collaborates with classroom team members to plan and implement daily curriculum and individual education plans. </li><li>Collaborates with children's extended educational teams to plan and administer assessments, collect data, develop educational plans, and write progress reports. </li><li>Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents. </li><li>Evaluates effectiveness of daily curriculum, classroom team efficiency, and individual educational plans on a regular basis. </li><li>Mentors and supports staff and Peabody undergraduate and graduate students working within the classroom environment. </li><li>Displays professionalism and a commitment to the four-fold mission of the Susan Gray School: service, training, research, and demonstration. </li><li>Completes leadership opportunities such as peer coaching and planning/delivering professional development in collaboration with SGS administration. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Relationships:</p> <p>This position does not have supervisory responsibility. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Director of Susan Gray School. However, there are opportunities to provide feedback to classroom team and students who are assigned to the classroom as well as completion of student assignments as required.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree required, preferably in Special Education or other educational discipline.</p> <p>Work experience in Early Childhood and Special Education is highly desired</p>