Career Opportunities

We seek to build a team dedicated to the goal of dramatically improving student achievement, grounded in the belief that children from all backgrounds can succeed when given the opportunities they deserve, and committed to the core values of our department.

Child Care Program Evaluator 2

Department: Early Learning Division

Classification (Payroll Title): CCPE2

Position Number: 00118556

Reports to: Misty Moody/Summer Cleek

Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $54,000-$81,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Last Revised Date: 9/11/24

Location Notes: This position will work primarily from a home residence pursuant to the Department’s Alternative Workplace Solutions policy. Occasional in-person days will be required at the office address listed below:

Tennessee Department of Education Andrew Johnson Tower

710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243

Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.

Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. · Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. · Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.

Position Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional child care program evaluation work of average difficulty in regulation of certified school-administered child care programs under Tennessee Department of Education; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the professional Child Care Program Evaluator sub-series. An employee in this class examines school-administered child care programs for adherence with certification regulations, investigates complaints, provides targeted technical assistance and ensures children have access to high quality teaching and learning. This class differs from that of Child Care Program Evaluator 1 in that the latter functions in an entry level capacity under immediate supervision.

Work Activities:

Conducts on-site observations of 80-100 school-administered child care programs to ensure programs meet health and safety requirements as well as high quality environments and teaching and learning.
Conduct investigations when complaints are filed on school-administered child care programs.
Conduct CLASS observations on LEA Pre-K classrooms to ensure high quality environments and teaching and learning a minimum of two times per year.
Provide 1:1 feedback loops for LEA Pre-K directors/teachers using CLASS observation data to drive conversation.
Provide technical assistance for school-administered child care programs (measuring new space, setting up classrooms, etc.).
Maintain up to date caseload logs, calendars and other supporting documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree in early childhood or elementary education.
Experience: At least three [3] years of experience working in childcare or school setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Organization: Can manage multiple projects, communications, and job tasks simultaneously; able to maintain a clear and orderly workflow; produces reports and presentations in a manner that is easy to follow and understand.
Early Childhood Knowledge: Must have knowledge of early childhood education principles and practice, reflecting a commitment to fostering the development and well-being of young learners.
Communication: Able to formulate effective verbal, visual, and written messaging to a variety of audiences; can produce plans, outlines, and presentations to inform stakeholders about key initiatives; performs active listening to ensure optimal responses to customer inquiries.
Service Orientation: Ability to collaborate and build relationships; maintain high-quality customer service for both internal and external stakeholders.
Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Able to identify and ask significant questions to overcome issues in the workplace; uses inductive and deductive reasoning methods to recognize opportunities for refinement; formulates clear and concise options to reduce procedural inefficiencies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with an hour lunch break.

Travel: This position will carry a caseload of several counties and will be required to travel to schools within these counties 4/5 days per week. This position will oversee the following counties: Greene, Hamblen, Cocke, Jefferson, Hancock, Sevier, and Grainger.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

To Apply: https://stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/ Job Opening ID# 61205

Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: Human Resources Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Salary: Salary is based on State Special Schools Salary Scale

Reports to: Building Principal

Location Notes: This is an in-person position at the address below:

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

General Description:

The role of the ESL was created to assist in the teaching process, including supervising students in the classroom and other designated areas, creating lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and addressing inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the curriculum and student development. This job reports to the building Principal.

Minimum Qualification

· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with certification as specified by state and federal standards for the teaching position held. master’s degree is preferred.

· Requires a TN teacher license as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. If no current Visually Impaired certification must be willing to obtain one, beginning an approved program within the first two years of employment.)

· Must have or be willing to obtain ESL endorsement within a specified period.

· Tennessee Teaching Endorsements: 490, 461,462

· Experience working with wide range of students with visual impairments, including students with different visual impairments, additional disabilities, and complex learning needs preferred.

· Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience preferred.

· Experience working with wide range of students with visual impairments, including students with different visual impairments, additional disabilities, and complex learning needs. Preferred not required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Creates and administers assessments tailored to specific subjects to evaluate students' skills and knowledge levels, as well as to customize personalized learning strategies.

· Develops a curriculum in the classroom setting that encourages students' future development and gives them opportunities for growth.

· Informs parents or legal guardians about the progress of their child, provides expectations, discusses the student's accomplishments, and suggests ways to support or enhance academic goals at home.

· Evaluates student advancement toward specified objectives, expectations, and/or goals to give feedback to students, parents, and administration.

· Works with teachers, school staff, parents, and community resources to enhance student success, meet classroom goals, and contribute to the school's improvement plan.

· Advise students to help them enhance their performance, well-being, problem-solving skills, and address various personal concerns.

· Tailors’ instruction to accommodate the varying needs of students to create a successful program that aligns with district standards.

· Guides students to enhance their academic performance with a specific curriculum.

· Ensures student conduct to create a secure and effective learning atmosphere.

· Observes students in different educational settings such as classrooms, school grounds, and field trips to ensure a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.

· Attends various meetings and professional development events to exchange and/or gather necessary information for carrying out job responsibilities.

· Creates different types of written documents (such as grades, lesson plans that follow a specific order, communication with parents and students, exams, quizzes, attendance records, and notes) to track student development and fulfill necessary guidelines.

· Records incidents such as fights, possible child abuse, potential substance abuse, harassment, and zero tolerance violations to ensure the safety of students, promote a positive learning environment, and follow state laws and school board policies.

· Reacting to urgent situations to address immediate safety issues and/or guiding individuals to the appropriate personnel for assistance.

· Answers questions from different individuals (such as other teachers, parents, administrators, students, central office staff) to address problems, offer information, or give guidance.

· Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

· Supports other classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Skills

· Basic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to students.

· Manage classroom behavior, maintain a positive and respectful learning environment, and ensure student safety.

· Prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records and reports.

· Familiarity with educational technology, including learning management systems, online resources, and digital tools.

· Work with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support student learning and achieve school goals.

· Basic skills to arrange plans for activities, meetings, or events and collect, organize, and categorize information.

Knowledge

· Basic knowledge on how to perform simple arithmetic operations, such as working with fractions, percentages, and ratios.

· Basic knowledge on interpreting technical data, writing diverse documents, and leading group conversations.

Ability

· Basic ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and to provide individualized support and feedback.

· Basic ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.

· Advanced ability to understand and interpret codes, policies, regulations, and laws, age-appropriate activities, lesson planning, child development stages, and behavior management techniques.

· Intermediate ability to operate necessary tools and machinery for work tasks.

· Basic ability to collaborate with others in various situations, interpreting data through specific yet varied methods, and using standardized procedures to operate equipment.

· Intermediate problem-solving ability.

· Basic ability to build and maintain relationships.

· Basic ability to work flexible hours and adapt to shifting work demands.

· Basic ability to demonstrate tact and patience.

· Intermediate ability to keep information confidential.

· Basic ability to interact with a variety of people and/or teams, handle different types of data for various purposes, and use specialized equipment related to the job.

Additional Information:

• Selected applicants must verify experience/highest degree held.

• Direct deposit of paycheck on a 12-month schedule is required.

• TSB is a non-smoking facility in its entirety.

• The selected applicant must comply with the State of Tennessee Employee Drug-Free Workplace Policy, and other policies.

• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.

• Selected applicant(s) will be required to submit to and pass a TBI/FBI background check, to include Tennessee and Federal criminal history checks, child abuse records, employment verification, and professional/personal reference checks.

Benefits:

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement pension, 401(k) match, employee assistance program, personal and sick leave (PTO) and more. A full listing of employee benefits can be found here Benefits & State Employee Discounts (tn.gov)

How To Apply:

State of Tennessee Employment Application (see TSB Career Opportunities webpage)

The following documents may be brought or mailed to TSB, as well as submitted via email to:

Andreanita Gordon, Principal

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

E-mail: andreanita.gordon@tsbtigers.org

Required documents:

· Letter of Interest

· Current Resume

· 3 Professional References (Minimum 1 from a direct supervisor)

· Copy of Educator License

· Unofficial Copies of All Transcripts*

*An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

Candidates with disabilities who require special accommodation or alternative communication formats should contact the Principal’s Office at (615) 231-7326 no later than five days prior to their scheduled interview to facilitate reasonable accommodation. The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Discrimination on the Basis of Age (Over 40), Race, Sex, Color, Religion, National Origin, Disabling Condition or any other Non-Merit Factor is Prohibited.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Department: Textbook Commission

Classification (Payroll Title): Executive Assistant 2

Position Number: 01007585

Reports to: Textbook Commission Board of Directors

Anticipated Salary Range: $66,096

Location Notes: Davidson County

Department of Education Vision: We will set all students on a path to success.

Priorities: Academics: All Tennessee students will have access to a high-quality education, no matter where they live. · Student Readiness: Tennessee public schools will be equipped to serve the academic and non-academic needs of all students. · Educators: Tennessee will set a new path for the education profession and be the top state to become and remain a teacher and leader.

Position Summary:

The Executive Assistant, under direction of the Textbook Commission’s Board of Directors, works closely with the Department of Education, the Textbook Commission and the community.
Provides executive level administrative support to the Textbook Commission staff and board.
Maintains the executive's calendar and travel arrangements.
Acts as liaison to state agencies, and other entities. Continues personal contacts involving discussion and interpretation of policies, rules, and regulations.
Provides input on the development of new policies and practices. May be responsible for managing communication/staffing processes, contracts/grants, and special projects.
Performs varied staff analyses such as policy analysis, organizational analysis, facilities analysis, and program analysis. Prepares and maintains a variety of confidential records and reports of average to complex difficulty.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Experience: At least [3] years of experience in a related field

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not include any supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

The duties will primarily be carried out indoors, in environmentally controlled conditions. The employee will be required to perform general physical abilities and handle and move objects.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include walking, standing, bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and moving during working hours.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Expected work hours are 37.5 hours per week, from 8-4:30pm with an hour lunch break.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

To Apply

Please send resumes and cover letters to Lee.Houston@tn.gov.

Manager, Library Services

Office: Districts & Schools

Division: Academics and Instructional Strategy

Position: Manager, Library Services

Classification (Payroll Title): Education Consultant 3

Position Number: 01006411

Reports To: Senior Director of Secondary Literacy, Humanities, and Student Opportunities

Position Summary

The Manager, Library Services position’s main role will be to provide consultation, technical assistance, and leadership in all aspects of school library programs to Pre-K-12 schools, districts, Centers of Regional Excellence (CORE) and Educator Prep Providers (EPPs). This individual will lead communication between the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and the school library community related to school library media programs, facilitating proactive sharing of information and data on needs and trends developing in the fields of education, libraries and educational technology, and disseminate and implement TDOE’s strategies, initiatives, and priorities. This includes a significant emphasis on identifying and modeling the role of librarians in supporting the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

The Manager, Library Services will provide leadership to support the strategic priorities of the Tennessee Department of Education. This includes supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of school district library plans aligned to technology plans with specific and strategic connections to Reading 360 initiatives. As well as providing leadership in consulting, planning, and implementing state and federally funded programs and initiatives relating to school library programs. Finally, the role will lead, facilitate, and support professional development emphasizing the librarian’s role as a district- and school-wide leader working with other appropriate staff at TDOE and collaborate with the Pre-K-12 school community and TDOE colleagues to curate resources within Best For All Central and create and highlight exemplary school library programs and promote best practices among Pre-K-12 school districts by sharing materials on the school library web pages and in social media.

Position Responsibilities

· Engage with the school library community in collaborative work connecting school library services to other content and program areas including public libraries.

· Engage as a non-voting member of the Tennessee Textbook Commission.

· Collaborate across teams within TDOE to ensure coherence and foster partnerships.

· Lead the collaboration between TDOE and the school library community in researching, evaluating, and implementing professional and program evaluation tools.

· Lead the development of a crosswalk of library/media frameworks with Tennessee English Language Arts standards (and other content area standards, as needed) to support TDOE’s strategic priority of supporting the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.

· Lead TDOE’s work in providing technical assistance and guidance on library media, technology integration, and information literacy issues using multiple communication channels connecting to district administrators, school library media specialists, teachers, school board members and the public.

· Maintain positive, constructive working relationships with all appropriate areas of TDOE and external partners to assist in implementing school library programs and services promoting equitable access to optimal learning opportunities.

· Share and advocate for standards, programs, services, and initiatives developed and/or supported by TDOE, sharing updates on TDOE school library programs and initiatives using social media and other communication tools.

· Maintain current awareness of Tennessee statutes and administrative code relating to school library media centers, programs, and professionals in order to lead TDOE’s response to questions or concerns about compliance, in collaboration with the other appropriate divisions within the TDOE.

· Support librarians’ collaboration with school leaders and teachers on the implementation of texts and topical knowledge.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university

· Teaching license with endorsement in library sciences or similar content area

· At least 3 years of teaching experience in a library or English Language Arts field

· General working knowledge of current library laws, trends, and practices

· Knowledge of state library organizations that support librarians and library services

· Understanding of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) implementation design, educator preparation, and assessment

· Required skills include:

o strong verbal and written communication skills;

o customer-focused orientation, including:

§ meeting the expectations and requirements of customers,

§ using customer feedback for improvements in products and services,

§ demonstrating active listening skills with customers,

§ establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers— gains their trust and respect, and

§ responding to customer feedback, criticisms, and complaints with appropriate actions.

o critical thinking and problem-solving;

o exercising good judgment that is justified with data and research;

o results and achievement orientation, i.e., consistently produces high quality work; and

o must be a good steward of time, talent, and resources.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range is $60,600-$75,720 and is commensurate with qualifications. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

To Apply

Please complete the online application at https://stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/, and send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to: Michael.Bradburn@tn.gov Please list Manager, Library Services in the subject of your email.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws. Tennessee Department of Education also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Capital team at (615) 741-5158. You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tennessee Department of Education, Attn: Human Capital Division, 710 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville, TN 37243.

Special Education Teacher

Salary: Salary is based on State Special Schools Salary Scale

Reports to: Building Principal

Location Notes: This is an in-person position at the address below:

Tennessee School for the Blind

115 Stewarts Ferry Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

General Description:

The role of the Special Education Teacher was created to assist in the teaching process, including supervising students in the classroom and other designated areas, creating lesson plans, delivering instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and addressing inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the curriculum and student development. This job reports to the building Principal.

Minimum Qualification

· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with certification as specified by state and federal standards for the teaching position held. master’s degree is preferred.

· Must have or be willing to obtain ESL endorsement within a specified period.

· Tennessee Teaching Endorsements: 461 or 462