Inclusion Specialist (Special Education Teacher)
Website Crosstown High
Position: Inclusion Specialist (Special Education Teacher)
Reports to: Director of Student Success
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
Start Date: July 2025
Hours: Full-Time (7:45 am – 3:45 pm, M-F, regular school year)
Our Vision & Mission
We have a big, intentional vision at Crosstown High. We aim to rethink the traditional American high school experience by being a place where every learner — students and educators alike — can thrive. We will be a community of confident thinkers and compassionate contributors who create more equitable spaces wherever we go.
Because of this, we are searching for teachers who are excited and willing to work hard to rethink high school by:
ADVANCING EQUITY
We believe that learning leads to freedom, and so we:
- Seek equity and justice in and beyond the classroom.
- Empower students and teachers to use their voices for change.
- Share what we are learning with other educators
BUILDING COMMUNITY
We believe that learning happens best in an inclusive and joyful community, and so we:
- Work to create a space that reflects the diversity of our city.
- Affirm the unique identity of each learner.
- Create opportunities for connection, having fun together, and restoring relationships when they are harmed.
DOING MEANINGFUL WORK
We believe that learning can solve problems in this uncertain world, and that the community is a natural landscape for authentic learning experiences, and so we:
- Learn through projects that address a real challenge or issue, draw on different areas of learning, and allow us to explore our interests and passions.
- Center students through personalized learning experiences that develop the competencies we believe are necessary to thrive both now and in the future.
- Engage with our community and industry partners whenever possible.
Inclusion Specialist Roles & Responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners in a co-taught, interdisciplinary instructional setting, to design high quality, purposeful and meaningful learning experiences for students through a project-based or problem-based approach
- Attend and participate in curriculum design and planning sessions through a lens of equity, access and high expectations for growth
- Lead IEP team meetings and other special education specific meetings, maintaining compliance regarding services and deadlines
- Develop meaningful and supportive relationships with students through a positive youth development and restorative justice lens
- Potentially facilitate an advisory group of 12-15 students
- Participate in Professional Learning Communities, Critical Friends Groups, and Student Support sessions
- Develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with parents and families
- Monitor students’ progress towards performance outcomes, personal learning goals, and the twelve XTH Competencies
- Other duties as deemed necessary by the principal to support and strengthen the community
- Bring your “A game” and have fun. It’s what we do at Crosstown High!
Qualifications
The strongest candidates will have the following certifications, skills, and experiences:
- An undeniable enthusiasm for and commitment to authentically engaging teenagers from diverse backgrounds
- A highly collaborative approach with students, teachers and parents
- Experience in leading IEP meeting, along with timely completion of special education documents
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational, planning and time management skills
- Teacher applicants must have TN Educator Licensure/Endorsements for Special Education or equivalent Out-of-State Licensure/Endorsements (If hired, out-of-state candidates must obtain necessary TN licensure.)
- Evidence of excellence in teaching in a student-centered and rigorous environment
- Willingness to learn, explore, experiment, question, create, critique, and enhance as we RETHINK HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION.
Compensation
Starting Salary is $45,000 – additional compensation possible based on experience
Interested? Apply Today!
