Forest Park | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

Fort Wayne Community School District; 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

Fort Wayne Community School District invites applications for a Forest Park Elementary teaching position focused on Mild Mental Disability. The teacher will provide instructional services aligned with district, state, and federal standards, with a schedule of 7:45am–3:45pm in elementary settings.

Starting immediately, the role requires an Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credentials and may involve the Early Literacy Endorsement requirement for Grade 3 retention work.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels/subjects or eligibility to obtain an alternative credential.
• REPA/REPA 3 licensure options are available.
• Early Literacy Endorsement required for teachers serving retained grade 3 students or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to educate all students to high standards aligned with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans.
• Support students with mild-to-moderate intervention needs in inclusive classrooms.

Skills

Indiana teaching license

Alternative credential eligibility

Early Literacy Endorsement

Lesson plan development

Job description

Forest Park | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

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

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