Special Education Associate Teacher 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking an SPED Associate Teacher in Indianapolis, Indiana, to provide support and continuity in student learning. The ideal candidate will manage classroom activities, collaborate with staff, and ensure a positive learning environment. Requirements include a minimum of sixty college credit hours and the ability to obtain an Indiana Substitute Teacher permit. This position offers opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and a commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Experience working with students in a K-12 environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibilities for instructing classes and maintaining discipline.
• Deliver continuity of student instruction and cover breakfast and lunch duties.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding the instructional needs of students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Instructional techniques

Education

Minimum of sixty college credit hours

Job description

SPED Associate Teacher

We are looking for an SPED Associate Teacher who will positively impact student success by aligning District objectives with employees and management for a designated set of business locations. Associate Teachers are responsible for providing continued building substitute teaching coverage for daily teacher absences and vacancies at one designated school site. As a member of team IPS, you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes the responsibilities for instructing classes and other duties (i.e., breakfast, lunch, and/or bus duty).
• Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters a safe, orderly and positive learning environment for all students and staff.
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses technology teaching aids to present subject matter to students. Administers student assessments as directed by lesson plan.
• Maintains appropriate records including checking test papers, recording grades, student homework assignments, projects and all necessary clerical work required to maintain student records as required by the school.
• Maintains and respects the confidentiality of students and school.
• Ensures adequate supervision to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Counsels students when minor behavior and academic problems arise.
• Leaves summary of day’s activities, student attendance and behavior for the returning teacher to review.
• Other duties as assigned.

“Day In the Life” Overview

• Deliver continuity of student instruction.
• Cover breakfast, lunch and bus duty.
• Collaborate with school staff regarding the instructional needs of student(s).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to guide the learning process toward achievement of curriculum and student goals.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and communicate clear expectations for all lessons, units and projects.
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Desire to work cooperatively with students, parents, peers, administration, and community members.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited school.
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Substitute Teacher permit.
• Experience working with students in a K-12 environment (preferred).

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK: Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk, occasionally to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT: Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function.