Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

About the role

The Grant County Goodwill Excel Center seeks a Special Education (SPED) Teacher of Record who enjoys a flexible and mission-driven environment. School hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with Friday being flexible/preparatory days.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Maintains accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepares documentation as required by law.
• Maintains visibility in the school building through classroom push-ins and communicates relevant information and data to staff, students, and families.
• Develops compliant and comprehensive transition plans and identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance.
• 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.
• Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.
• Working knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Possesses organizational aptitude, planning, and attention to detail.
• Displays informed decision-making, communication skills, coaching abilities, and teamwork.
• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.

Qualifications

• Passes a pre-employment background check.

Skills

• Adaptable to shifts in priorities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to provide timely guidance and feedback.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development.
• 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.