Director of Schools – Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (TSD)

Job Description

The Director of Schools serves as the chief executive and instructional leader for Tennessee Schools for the Deaf, providing vision and leadership for academic programming, operations, outreach, and staff across all campuses. The role focuses on improving student achievement, advancing bilingual education, fostering strong community relationships, and ensuring effective and efficient school system operations.

Key Qualifications

Master’s degree in education or a related field
Minimum of five years teaching experience, including work with students on IEPs
Minimum of three years of successful administrative or supervisory experience
Proficiency in American Sign Language
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills

Contact

Shane Feldman, Chief Executive Officer
Innivee Strategies, Inc.
Email: [email protected]

Director of Schools

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (TSD)

Job Location: Knoxville, Tennessee (with leadership responsibility across Knoxville, Nashville, and Jackson campuses)
Company Type: State government agency
Industry Type: Educational Institutions
Service Areas: ASL, K-12 Education
Population Served: Deaf, DeafBlind

About the organization

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is a state-operated public school district serving Deaf, DeafPlus, and Hard of Hearing students across Tennessee through three campuses and statewide outreach programs. The organization emphasizes bilingual education in American Sign Language (ASL) and English while supporting students, families, and local education agencies.