Elementary Special Education ED Teacher

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township seeks a Special Education ED Teacher for Spring Mill Elementary, starting immediately. The role focuses on delivering targeted instruction aligned to IEP goals and collaborating with teams to support inclusion.

Responsibilities include IEP development, progress monitoring, co-teaching in general education settings, and maintaining data on student goals. Requires Indiana Special Education licensure and a 185‑day calendar.

Qualifications

• This position requires Indiana licensure in Special Education.
• Evidence-based instruction aligned to IEP goals is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted instruction aligned to IEP goals in reading, writing, math, and behavior.
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Skills

IEP goals instruction

Co-teaching

Data tracking

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with families

Education

Indiana ED Special Education licensure

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Intense Interventions


• Date Posted:
  10/20/2026


• Location:
  Spring Mill Elementary School


• Date Available:
  immediately

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Special Education ED Teacher

Qualifications Profile (Licensure)

This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Special Education

Education

Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana

Location

Spring Mill Elementary

Position Start Date

immediately

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Calendar Length

185 day contract

FLSA Classification

Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate

The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $53,000/Master's $54,000 with 0 years of experience. This position includes a $3000 yearly stipend, prorated to days worked.

• The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning; the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Intervention:

• Deliver targeted instruction aligned to IEP goals in reading, writing, math, and behavior.


• Use evidence-based strategies and interventions tailored to students' unique learning needs.


• Monitor and assess student progress regularly, adjusting instruction accordingly.

IEP Development & Implementation:

• Develop and write IEPs in collaboration with team members


• Strong understanding of Specially Designed Instruction


• Provide accommodations, modifications, and services outlined in each student's IEP.


• Collect and maintain data on IEP goals and provide regular progress updates.


• Co-teach or consult in general education classrooms to support inclusion.


• Collaborate with general education teachers to plan lessons and differentiate instruction.


• Partner with families, service providers, and administrators to ensure consistent and cohesive support for students.

Professional Development:

• Engage in ongoing training in special education practices, behavior management, and inclusive instruction.


• Reflect on instructional practices and seek out feedback for continuous improvement.

Instructional Practice:

• Use of differentiated materials and teaching methods tailored to student needs.


• Visible data tracking systems (progress monitoring tools, goal charts).


• Students actively engaged in learning activities aligned to IEP goals.


• Evidence of scaffolding, modeling, and checking for understanding.


• Classroom structured to promote independence, safety, and accessibility.


• Positive behavior supports and proactive classroom management.


• Regular collaboration with general education teachers and paraprofessionals.


• Evidence of communication logs, shared lesson plans, or co-teaching strategies.


• Consistent parent/family contact documented.

IEP & Compliance:

• IEPs are well-written, legally compliant, and individualized.


• Documentation of services provided matches IEP service minutes.


• Regularly updated data collection aligned to goals and objectives.

Professionalism:

• Attends IEP meetings well-prepared and advocates for student needs.


• Participates in professional development and applies new learning.


• Demonstrates organization, flexibility, and strong time management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.