Elementary Special Education Teacher

ReNEW Schools; Bargersville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Grove is seeking a caring, collaborative Special Education Mild Teacher to support students with learning disabilities, helping them develop academic, social, and life skills.

You will administer tests, participate in IEPs, collaborate with staff, and implement inclusive teaching strategies to meet diverse needs within approved curricula.

The district emphasizes professional development and a supportive work climate, inviting applicants to learn more about its educational mission.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with learning disabilities (Special Education).
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and use data to inform instruction.

Responsibilities

• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.
• Attend professional meetings, conferences, or workshops to maintain professional competence.
• Collaborate with teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.
• Confer with staff to plan or schedule lessons following approved curricula.
• Develop IEPs with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals.
• Implement strategies to meet diverse needs of students with disabilities.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.

Job description

Maple Grove Elementary has an opening for a Special Education Mild Teacher. The purpose of this position is to teach academic, social, and life skills to students with learning disabilities. On the job, you would:

• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to elementary students with special needs.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
• Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise elementary school programs.
• Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, or social development.
• Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
• Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Instruct students with disabilities in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.

We are looking for a caring, collaborative educator to join our amazing team.

Center Grove strives to attract and retain the best and brightest employees to work with our students. We understand that supporting employees is critical, and we are proud of our commitment to providing a caring and collaborative climate, professional development opportunities, and competitive benefits. We invite you to Learn more about our vision to provide exceptional educational and occupational experiences at www.centergrove.k12.in.us.