The Teacher II 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 II’s provide mentoring, leadership, and oversight to teachers-in-training and assistant teachers. Teacher II’s also partner with families and caregivers to promote the development of each child.

About the Work Unit
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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains a clean, safe, orderly learning environment which contributes to children’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

2. Collaborates with classroom team members to plan and implement daily curriculum and individual education plans.

3. Collaborates with children’s extended educational teams to plan and administer assessments, collect data, develop educational plan, and write progress reports.

4. Develops and maintains positive relationships with families.

5. Evaluates effectiveness of daily curriculum, classroom team efficiency, and individual educational plans on a regular basis.

6. Mentors and supports staff and Peabody undergraduate and graduate students working within the classroom environment.

7. Displays professionalism and a commitment to the four-fold mission of the Susan Gray School: service, training, research, and demonstration.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Special Education or other educational discipline.
Work experience in Early Childhood and Special Education is highly desired.