Forest Park | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

Forest Park Elementary School; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Vision & Dental)

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Basic Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Forest Park Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a licensed teacher to serve students with Mild Mental Disability. The role requires effective instructional planning and collaboration with district staff to meet high standards and state requirements.

The position is full-time with a standard school-year schedule and a salary range of $50,000 to $83,547 per year, reflecting district compensation practices and benefits. Immediate starting date is available.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for an Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels or subjects.
• REPA/REPA 3 licensure options include Mild Intervention for exceptional needs and must meet Early Literacy Endorsement requirements.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices, lesson planning, and differentiation.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom instruction

Differentiated instruction

Education

Indiana teaching license (or eligible)

Early Literacy Endorsement (REPA 3)

REPA/REPA 3 – Mild Intervention

Job description

Forest Park | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

Fort Wayne Community Schools Forest Park Elementary School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Fort Wayne Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5944472
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE

Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards that align with district, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, and standards.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School Year
• Work Hours: Elementary Schools: 7:45am-3:45pm; Middle and High Schools: 7:10am-3:10pm
• Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options:

• Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention covering appropriate grades
• Indiana's Early Literacy Endorsement requires teachers who teach retained grade 3 students to hold or be working toward the Early Literacy Endorsement to align with the science of reading standards for the 26-27 school year. Please upload proof you meet this requirement as an attachment to your application. This includes any Grade 3, MLL, Interventionist or Special Education Teacher that may work with retained grade 3 students.

Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teacher Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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