Self Contained Special Education Teacher

The Opportunity: PLA Special Education teachers are passionate and devoted leaders bringing creativity and rigor to our classrooms to support an improved learning experience for our scholars. Our teachers are compassionate and committed to building a caring environment that nurtures the success of our school community. The lead teacher role was created to facilitate communication in the schools among general and special educators as well as administrators. The lead also serves as a liaison to the National Team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains caseload list/assignment organization
• Establishes and maintains caseload scheduling/organization
• Responsible for IIEP/MI systems troubleshooting/organization
• Maintains enrollment duties/responsibilities
• Attends IEP meeting to ensure compliance
• Carries a reduced caseload

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements
• Valid teaching license with required SPED endorsements
• High proficiency in grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
• Experience informing parents about student progress and providing feedback

About the Organization

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model. In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with:

• A successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage)
• A successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage)
• A workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students

This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement and income opportunities.

About the Campus

James and Rosemary is located on the far eastside of Indianapolis. It is a tuition-free public charter middle/high school serving 900 scholars in grades 7 through 12. The school opened its doors in August 2017 with founding 7th and 8th-grade classes. James and Rosemary is a comprehensive school with a mission to serve the needs of a diverse population. Our ultimate vision is that our scholars master key academic skills and demonstrate strong character, as exhibited by: honesty, service to others, a superior work ethic, and a strong vision for and belief in their futures. We believe that with the right education, all children can fulfill their tremendous innate potential.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and being part of professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities