Special Ed. BEST Teacher SY26-27

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy, part of the South Bend Community School Corp in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Special Education BEST Teacher to deliver content under the BEST model while differentiating for varied learner needs.

The role requires developing and implementing IEPs and BIPs, monitoring progress, and collaborating with families to support student success, with immediate supervision by the Principal and Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• Must hold Special Education license and be Highly Qualified.
• Current CPI certification required.
• Experience with IEPs and BIPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and support using the BEST model.
• Develop and complete accurate IEPs for the caseload.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers to support learning.
• Monitor progress using the 8 Step process and district data.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff and communicate with families.

Skills

Classroom management

IEPs

Behavioral Intervention Plans

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Special Education license

CPI certification

Tools

Acuity

Job description

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Special Ed. BEST Teacher SY26-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5866748

Application Deadline: Jun 07, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Ed. BEST Teacher

POSITION TITLE:BEST Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY:

This highly qualified teacher will be responsible for delivering specific course

content in a differentiated, collaborative model. The teacher must be skilled in

classroom management and the implementation of Individual Educational Plans

(IEPs) including Behavioral Intervention Plans( BIPs). The teacher must

implement all aspects of the BEST model with the goal of students to be

mainstreamed into the general education classroom.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Principal

Director of Special Education

DUTIES:

• A qualified teacher will provide instruction, support and guidance, manage the learning process and focus on students’ individual needs. The teacher will monitor student progress using the 8 Step process and available district supported technology. The teacher will work actively with students and parents to advance each child’s learning. Other duties which will be assessed include:

Use of multiple sources of data collection including the 8 Step process, acuity, classroom assessments and behavioral data to inform instructional decisions.

Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.

Structure the classroom environment to maintain student interest, engagement and safety.

Maintain professional responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating the process of learning.

Implement the BEST program, including all data collection components.

Develop and complete, accurate and timely IEPs for the assigned caseload to assure that all the needed components of the IEP meet the needs of the students.

Implement appropriate individual educational plans that support multiple learning and behavioral needs of students.

Actively supervise and provide evaluation information for paraprofessional staff.

Maintain regular, documented communication between home and school.

Utilize technology to enhance the learning environment and differentiate instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS: Licenseand beHighly Qualified.

Specialized training (if applicable).

• Current CPI certification.

Considerations as determined by the administration which are specific to the position.

• Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation.
• History of timely submission of comprehensive and complete IEPs.

Position Type: Full-Time