26-27 High School SPED Teacher

Hirebridge LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from $52,500

Healthcare options

Retirement plan match up to 5%

Bonuses for PD, clubs, sports

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Cell phone plan

GYM membership discount

Cultural stipend

Gym/Wellness stipend

On-site daycare

Job summary

Victory College Prep School Network is seeking a High School Lead SPED Teacher to develop and implement IEPs and provide targeted instruction for students with IEPs in a collaborative school community.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a valid Teaching License in Special Education, with 2–3 years of experience working with diverse student populations. The network supports professional growth and an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• State teaching license in Special Education.
• 2–3 years experience with diverse student populations (preferred).
• Familiarity with No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs with specific goals and assist in evaluating students who may need special education services.
• Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs.
• Use current SPED practices to support students' needs.
• Regularly assess and monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
• Use data to reflect on achievement to improve instruction.
• Lead conferences with families, general education teachers, and school leaders.
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Support team to address student well-being.
• Communicate with families; respond to calls and emails.
• Use restorative practices to build positive student culture.

Skills

TOR (Teacher of Record)

Diverse student populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching License in SPED

Job description

High School Lead SPED Teacher

Reports to VCP High School Principal

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING

The Victory College Prep School Network is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. The VCP High School emphasizes a student-centered philosophy supported by rigorous advisory programming and the region's most ambitious student internship program.

We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom.

Our network benefits include:

• Competitive salary (starting at $52,500 for licensed applicants) with an average 2% pay raise or more per year

• Competitive healthcare options

• Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)

• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams

• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonus

• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers

• Verizon cell phone plan

• YMCA health club membership discount

• Cultural stipend for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)

• Big box retail stipend

• Gym/Wellness stipend

• On-site daycare for staff

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

The best candidates for this position will embody the values and beliefs at the heart of the VCP mission and vision.

They will also meet the following qualifications and possess these preferred skills:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Teaching License in Special Education

• Ability to be a TOR

• 2-3 years experience working with diverse student populations (Strongly preferred)

• Knowledge of No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model for student behavior management helpful, but not required

• Familiarity with state law regarding IEP’s and students in a SPED environment

• Able to proactively build meaningful, positive relationships with all students

• Eagerness and ability to receive and implement feedback from manager, coach, and/or peers

• Ability to be punctual and have a strong attendance record

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with specific goals; when needed, support in evaluating students who may need special education services

• Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs

• Utilize the most current SPED practices that cultivate success for the needs of individual and groups of students

• Regularly assess, track, and/or monitor a students’ progress toward IEP goals

• Use data to reflect on student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and teaching practice

• Lead conferences and meetings with students’ families, general education teachers, and school leaders

• Collaborate regularly with general education teachers, special education teachers and assistants to support students with IEPs

• Collaborate regularly with the Behavior Support team and school leaders to address student emotional and mental well being and needs

• Communicate frequently and effectively with student families; promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

• Uses restorative practices to build positive student culture

Victory College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.