Maplewood | Teacher Mild Mental Disability | 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Vision & Dental)

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools, Maplewood Elementary School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks a full-time Teacher for Mild Mental Disability for the 2026-2027 school year. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $83,547 per year, with work hours corresponding to the school day.

Responsibilities include providing instruction aligned with district and state standards, developing robust lesson plans, and collaborating with staff to support all learners, including students with special needs.

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 required for retained grade 3 alignment during 26-27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services to educate all students to high standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and inclusion.

Skills

Effective classroom instruction

Lesson planning

Collaboration

Education

Indiana teaching license

Alternative teaching credential

Job description

Maplewood | Teacher Mild Mental Disability | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools, Maplewood Elementary School – Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Details

Job ID: 5816724

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

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

REMINDER: Final date for current FWCS teacher transfers is July 10, 2026.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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