Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Grant County Goodwill Excel Center seeks a Special Education (SPED) Teacher of Record who enjoys a flexible teaching environment and making a generational impact on families through curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, utilizing supplemental aids, accommodations, and supports.
• Designs and implements curricula and assessments aligned with academic standards and measures student progress.
• Holds case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks for students.
• Maintains accurate and compliant student records, including IEPs and 504 plans, and prepares necessary documentation.
• Maintains visibility in the school building through classroom push-ins and communicates relevant information and data to staff, students, and families.
• Monitors the implementation of the student's IEP and provides progress reports to staff, students, and/or families.
• Develops compliant and comprehensive transition plans for students.
• Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Affords support to staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Assists in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.
• Performs other duties as needed that are assigned by school leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.
• Working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
• Adept at performing student observations, creating, collecting, reviewing, and maintaining information to manage or improve the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.
• Pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion.
• Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
• Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and able to maintain a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Displays a working knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.

Skills

• Effective communication skills (oral, written, visual, and listening).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Experience with student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• Parental and sabbatical leaves.
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program.
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums.
• Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees.
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.