PHS - Special Education Teacher

PORTAGE HS; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Township Schools in Portage, Indiana is hiring a Special Education Teacher for PORTAGE HS. The position is full-time with an immediate start and a $53,600 annual salary. Duties include planning lessons, delivering instruction, and supporting students with IEP/504 accommodations.

Applicants must hold an Indiana teaching license for the appropriate grade/subject and be eligible to work in the United States. Application deadline is Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Time).

Qualifications

• Indiana teaching license for appropriate grade/subject.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in learning and manage behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Prepare students to become productive citizens through positive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Provide accommodations for diverse learners as outlined in IEP/504/Health Care plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address instructional issues.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding progress.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive culture for all students.

Education

Indiana Teaching License

Job description

PHS - Special Education Teacher

Portage Township Schools PORTAGE HS - Portage, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937178

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,600 Per Year

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The following responsibilities are required of the position, plus any other duties that may be required by the employer. Specific duties and responsibilities will be assigned by the building principal.

• Engage students in learning, manage student behavior in a positive, proactive and constructive manner for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare students to become productive responsible citizens through positive proactive engagement and modeling.
• Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
• Establish effective rapport with students, seek to meet individual student needs.
• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
• Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
• Develop Lesson plans.
• Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
• Provide diverse learners with accommodations and modifications to ensure learning. At a minimum provide the legally required modifications and accommodations as outlined in each child’s IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan or other legally mandated document.
• Collaborate with other teachers, administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues.
• Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
• Create and support a culture that empowers students.
• Encourage a culture of inclusiveness and support for all children.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Students, volunteers, assistants

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of the job.

The general physical demands include: standing up to four hours, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 20 lbs as part of routine job activities withinthe classroom environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Portage Township Schools
• 6240 US Highway 6
• Portage, Indiana 46368
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]