Inspiring Elementary Life Skills Special Ed Teacher

Applitrack; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis area is seeking an Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher for Spring Mill Elementary. The role requires a valid Indiana Department of Education Special Education license and documentation of required degrees for licensure; the contract runs on an 185‑day calendar with a full-time schedule and immediate start.

The teacher salary schedule starts at $53,000 for a bachelor's degree and $54,000 for a master's, with a $3,000

Qualifications

• This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Special Education
• Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana

Responsibilities

• Plan and Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students.
• Implement an instructional curriculum for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Assess students' social and academic needs 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.
• Collaborate with school personnel, agencies and community agencies 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.
• Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress.

Skills

Special Education Licensure

Job description

Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis area is seeking an Elementary Special Education Life Skills Teacher for Spring Mill Elementary. The role requires a valid Indiana Department of Education Special Education license and documentation of required degrees for licensure; the contract runs on an 185‑day calendar with a full-time schedule and immediate start.

The teacher salary schedule starts at $53,000 for a bachelor's degree and $54,000 for a master's, with a $3,000