Holland & Lincoln | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

Fort-Wayne-Community-Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fort Wayne Community School District is seeking a teacher for Holland & Lincoln Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN. Half days M-F at each school, beginning immediately, with instruction for students with Mild Mental Disability.

The role emphasizes differentiation, planning, assessment, and collaboration with families to support student growth. The ideal candidate holds a valid Indiana teaching license (or REPA/REPA 3 eligibility) and will implement research-based practices to meet district standards

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes and holds students and themselves accountable for meeting those objectives based on the Indiana Academic Standards.
• Teacher produces measurable growth in student achievement.
• Teacher differentiates instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Teacher creates a positive classroom environment.
• Teacher organizes the classroom to maximize engaged learning time.
• Teacher establishes and maintains partnerships with families in support of student learning.
• Teacher engages students in problem-solving and authentic tasks.

Conocimientos

Differentiation

Lesson planning

Instructional methods

Assessment

Classroom management

Educación

Indiana teaching license or eligible for REPA/REPA 3 licensure

Descripción del empleo

Holland & Lincoln | Teacher Mild Mental Disability

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Job Details

Job ID: 5976070

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Half days M-F at each school, Holland and Lincoln Elementary

PURPOSE

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

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teacher acts on the belief that every student can learn and that all students can master challenging curriculum with appropriate differentiation and intervention.
• Teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes for students and holds students and themselves accountable for meeting those objectives based on the Internationally Benchmarked Common Core Standards linked to Indiana's Academic Standards.
• Teacher produces measurable growth in student achievement.
• Teacher recognizes individual differences in students and adjusts practices accordingly.
• Teacher understands how students develop and learn.
• FWCS teachers are responsible for establishing and managing student learning in a positive learning environment.
• Teacher understands the subject area content and how knowledge in the subject field is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines.
• Teacher demonstrates subject area knowledge and conveys the knowledge clearly to students.
• Teacher generates multiple paths to knowledge.
• Teacher uses comprehensive planning skills to design effective instruction focused on student mastery of FWCS curriculum goals .
• FWCS teachers are responsible for establishing and managing student learning in a positive learning environment.
• Teacher creates a classroom climate that promotes openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
• Teacher creates an organized classroom that maximizes engaged student learning time, behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively.
• Teacher establishes and maintains respectful, productive partnerships with families in support of student learning and well-being.
• Teacher engages all students in complex problem-solving and exploring of ideas and issues in classroom activities drawing on students' culture, experiences, and knowledge.
• Teacher engages students in authentic tasks and offers them significant opportunities to develop knowledge .
• FWCS teachers continually assess student progress relative to student goals including Internationally Benchmarked Common Core Standards linked to Indiana's Academic Standards, analyze the results, and adapt instruction to improve student achievement.
• Teacher follows the FWCS assessment suite.
• Teacher uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques.
• Teacher analyzes student information and results and plans instruction accordingly.
• FWCS teachers are committed to continuous self-improvement and professional development.
• Teacher continually reflects upon his/her practice in promoting student learning and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Teacher draws upon educational research and research-based strategies in planning instructional content and delivery.
• Teacher is an active member of a professional learning community .
• FWCS teachers exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
• Teacher understands and supports the vision, mission, and goals of FWCS, and serves as an ambassador for FWCS.
• Teacher views him/herself as a leader in the educational community.
• Teacher contributes to the smooth functioning of the school environment.

• Support s the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E’s - (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship . )

• Positively p romote s and e mbod ies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Agility, and Self-Direction

• Perform r elated duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform the essential functions of this job