Special Education Teacher of Record - Concord South Side

Essential Functions

• Serve as the Teacher of Record for assigned students and ensure full compliance with IDEA, Article 7, and all district policies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that include present levels, measurable goals, accommodations, behavior supports, service minutes, and progress-monitoring expectations.
• Deliver explicit, differentiated instruction using evidence-based practices in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning.
• Provide instruction and support within general education, small-group, and specialized settings based on student needs and service delivery models.
• Collect, analyze, and report progress-monitoring data; maintaining accurate records required for IEP implementation and legal compliance.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations, modifications, co-teaching practices, and shared responsibility for student outcomes.
• Partner with related services providers, administrators, and families to design cohesive, student-centered plans.
• Implement classroom and individual behavior-support strategies aligned with functional behavioral assessments (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP) recommendations.
• Participate in and help lead case conferences, ensuring clear communication, documentation accuracy, and procedural compliance.
• Support paraprofessionals through modeling, coaching, and clarity of expectations regarding instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Maintain a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment that nurtures independence, resilience, and engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and compliance training as required.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana teaching license in Special Education (e.g. Exceptional Needs: Mild Interventions, Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervention, Any Exceptional Needs Licensing covering PK-12).
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, IEP development, instructional design, and behavioral support frameworks.
• Strong communication skills, collaboration skills, and organizational skills.
• CPR/AED certification and completion of required state mandated trainings.
• PREFERRED: Completion of the Science of Reading training necessary for educators licensed in Special Education.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move about school buildings and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to conduct assessments and communicate effectively.
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and test administration.
• Work is primarily in a school setting with moderate noise; some travel between schools may be required.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.