Lower School Teacher - SPED
Company: American Classical Education
Location: La Vergne
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
American Classical Academy/Rutherford is hiring its founding
faculty to teach its students when it opens in La Vergne, TN in
August, 2024. ACAR is a tuition-free, public, classical charter
school. It is part of the Barney Charter School Initiative of
Hillsdale College, a network of classical charter schools united by
curriculum and purpose. ACAR will initially open K-5 and grow to
K-12 by adding one grade level each year. ACAR is now accepting
applications from new and experienced educators for all K-5
positions. Each faculty member is a professional who is esteemed
and supported by a faculty of colleagues striving for excellence.
The faculty is entrusted with practical implementation of the
mission of [School Name]: To train the minds and develop character
in students through a content-rich Classical Education in the
liberal arts and sciences utilizing instruction in the principles
of moral practices and civic virtue. Lower School (K-5) Special
Education Teachers provide support for students with special
education needs, including both within the general education
classroom and in small group settings. Lower School SPED Teachers
are also exemplars of [School’s] Virtues and actively seek to
develop strong moral character in students. Requirements Primary
duties and responsibilities include: Developing, implementing, and
tracking plans for special education services Supporting general
education teachers in implementing appropriate accommodations
Communicating frequently and consistently with parents about
students’ behavioral and academic progress as well as events in the
classroom Continuously improving instruction and content knowledge
through coaching, professional development, and independent study
Fostering a sense of joy and wonder in the classroom and beyond
Maintaining high expectations for both academics and behavior
through a commitment to schoolwide policies and procedures and the
classical model Qualities and characteristics of a successful Lower
School (K-5) Teacher: Bachelors or above in Special Education or
related area Familiarity with best practices in pedagogy,
particularly in literacy instruction Knowledge of the classical
model of education High moral character Thoughtfulness and a love
of learning Salary and Benefits Competitive salary commensurate
with experience and expertise Benefits including health, dental,
and vision insurance, and state retirement program If interested,
send a letter of interest, a resume, a one-page statement of
philosophy of education, and a list of references to the chair of
the hiring committee: Phill Schwenk at
pschwenk@rutherfordclassical.org.
Keywords: American Classical Education, Chattanooga , Lower School Teacher - SPED, Education / Teaching , La Vergne, Tennessee
