26-27 High School SPED Teacher

Victory College Prep; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare options

Retirement match up to 5%

Performance incentive bonus

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

On-site daycare

Job summary

Victory College Prep invites applications for a High School Lead SPED Teacher in Indianapolis, reporting to the High School Principal. This role emphasizes student-centered SPED instruction and collaboration with staff to support diverse learners.

Ideal candidates hold a SPED teaching license, a bachelor’s degree, and 2–3 years of related experience. A strong attendance record and feedback openness are essential for ongoing growth and program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Teaching License in Special Education required.
• 2–3 years of diverse student experience preferred.
• Knowledge of No-Nonsense Nurturer and/or 4-Step Model helpful.
• Familiarity with state IEP laws for SPED environments.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with all students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs with specific goals.
• Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs.
• Use current SPED practices to meet individual needs.
• Regularly monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Lead conferences with families and teachers.
• Collaborate with general and SPED staff to support students.
• Communicate frequently with families and address needs.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

SPED license

TOR

Diverse student experience

IEP familiarity

Relationship building

Feedback receptiveness

Punctual attendance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching License in Special Education

Job description

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.

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.