K-8 Special Education Teacher — IEP Champion & Collaborator

Discovery-Charter-School; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Charter School in Porter, Indiana, is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to serve students in grades K-8 and support IEP implementation.

You will write individual education plans, assist teachers with meeting IEP requirements, and collaborate with general and special education staff on curriculum and student needs.

A current Indiana teaching license is required, with willingness to obtain a Special Education license; a background check is also required.

Qualifications

• Indiana teaching license is required.
• Special Education license not required, but willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in grades K-8.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Write individual education plans and assist teachers with meeting the requirements of IEPs.
• Inform each staff member of his or her specific responsibilities relating to IEP implementation.
• Schedule, attend, and facilitate case conferences.
• Support and contribute to the evaluation or re-evaluation process.
• Maintain regular communication of student progress with families and staff.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and classroom management approaches to students across all disabilities.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher and special education staff on curriculum and student needs.

Skills

Creativity

Engagement

Communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana Teaching License

Special Education license not required but willingness to obtain

Job description

Discovery Charter School, located in Porter, is a K-8 school serving 500+ students from Northwest Indiana. Discovery has established itself as one of the top performing charter schools in the State of Indiana. As a Special Education Teacher you will:

- Work with students in grades K-8

- Regularly monitor the implementation of students’ IEPs

- Write individual education plans and assist teachers with meeting the requirements of IEPs

- Inform each staff member of his or her specific responsibilities related to the implementation of students’ IEP

- Schedule, attend, and facilitate case conferences

- Support and contribute to the evaluation or re-evaluation process

- Maintain regular communication of student progress with both student’s families and staff

- Demonstrate effective instructional and classroom management approaches to students across all disabilities

- Collaborate with the general education classroom teacher, as well as the special education staff, on curriculum and student needs

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

- Be creative, enthusiastic, and have a passion for helping students reach their personal best

- Demonstrate content knowledge through lesson planning and engaging instruction

- Develop positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and families

- Demonstrate strong instructional skills and classroom management

Job Qualifications:

- A current Indiana Teacher’s License is required

- Special Education license not required, but must be willing to obtain a Special Education license

- Must demonstrate a commitment to professional growth

- Pass a background check