Special Education Mild Intervention- Elementary

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a qualified special education teacher to develop curriculum aligned with developmental goals and to post syllabi, projects, lessons, and grades to the district server.

You will maintain a positive learning environment, collaborate with families and staff, participate in MDT discussions for eligibility decisions, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Must hold valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for corresponding age/grade level.
• Certification in Mild Intervention and/or Intense disability area (MI, MO, ED, SLD).
• Knowledge of IIEP system.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students.
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
• Knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures, Article 7 and IDEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to positive learning and compliant with codes of conduct.
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs.
• Communicate with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff about student progress and behavior.
• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team discussions to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Attend conferences and workshops for professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to improve instructional programs and school operations.
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful classroom environment.

Skills

Special education laws

Disabilities support

Communication skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Indiana teaching license or eligible

Certification in Mild Intervention / Intensive disability

Knowledge of IIEP system

Tools

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Student Information System (SIS) software

Job description

Description

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior
• Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services
• Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Role and Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning
• Use rubric-based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co-workers, supervisors, and other school staff
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students towards their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior
• Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services
• Attend conferences and workshops in order to further advance professional development
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Skills And Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
• The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Specific Responsibilities In This Position

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Specific Skills And Knowledge For This Position

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google, etc
• School City of Hammond Student Information System software
• Knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures, Article 7 and IDEA
• Ability to work well with students with disabilities

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Must hold valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for corresponding age/grade level
• Certification in Mild Intervention and /or Intense disability area (MI, MO, ED, SLD)
• Knowledge of IIEP system
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships effectively and professionally with families and students
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum

Personal Attributes Desired

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines required by special education laws

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).