Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher

EXVAL; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SPED duties stipend

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis seeks an Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher for Spring Mill Elementary. The role is full-time with an 185-day calendar and an immediate start, requiring Indiana licensure in Special Education.

The district emphasizes nurturing tomorrow’s leaders and inclusive classrooms. The teacher will plan lessons, assess needs, collaborate with staff and families, and maintain accurate records to support student progress and

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Department of Education Special Education license.
• Degree required for licensure in the state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt lessons to meet IEP goals.
• Implement curriculum with documented preparation.
• Assess students’ social and academic needs.
• Advise parents/guardians on student progress.
• Collaborate with school personnel and community agencies.
• Direct instructional assistants and aides.
• Instruct students with special needs to develop academic and daily living skills.
• Manage student behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Prepare materials and reports documenting progress.

Skills

Plan and Adapt lessons

Assess students’ needs

Collaborate with staff

Direct instructional assistants

Instruct students with special needs

Manage student behavior

Prepare teaching materials

Education

Indiana SPED license

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher JobID: 4804

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Intense Intervention
• Date Posted:
  9/24/2026
• 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 Life Skills 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 also includes a $3000 yearly stipend for additional special education responsibilities.

• 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

• Plan and Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students. Using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Implement an instructional curriculum for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Assess students' social and academic needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students, placement and success of the program.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers' expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals.
• Collaboratewith school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Managestudent behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades, attendance, and anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress.

Additional Duties

• Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provides consultation, training, and resources to school staff and families.
• Utilizes best practices, evidence‑based interventions, and licensure requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of IDEA and special education processes in schools.
• Experience in a school setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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

Dr. Wendy Skibinski, Director of Special Services

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.