Lincoln | Teacher Mild Mental Disability (.5)

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools Lincoln Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a part-time Teacher for Mild Mental Disability (.5) to provide instructional services aligned with district and state standards. The position requires a valid Indiana teaching license or eligibility for an alternative credential, with an Early Literacy Endorsement in some cases.

The work schedule is the school year, (.5 contract: 4 hours per day) with potential to combine for a 1.0 load.

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 available for Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention.
• Early Literacy Endorsement required for teachers serving retained grade 3 students and must upload proof.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards in alignment with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Plan and deliver lessons adhering to district guidelines; adapt instruction for Mild Mental Disability (.5) position.
• Work a school-year schedule with a .5 contract (4 hours per day) and option to combine with another .5 position for a 1.0 load.

Job description

Lincoln | Teacher Mild Mental Disability (.5)

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5940023
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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:.5 contract 4 hours per day (can combine two .5 positions for a 1.0)
• Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off

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: Part-Time
Salary: $25,000 to $41,773.50 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required