Special Education Moderate/Severe Disabilities - Elementary Teacher

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated educator to plan and implement education for students with Moderate, Severe and Multiple Disabilities. You will develop IEPs and provide direct instruction, care, and inclusion support in collaboration with general education staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention, with experience in diverse settings and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
• Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention.
• Work experience in a culturally diverse setting.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Expertise in: interpersonal skills, organization and management, written and verbal communication and use of technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with significant disabilities.
• Implement, teach and provide physical care for students with significant disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to foster inclusion.
• Plan and implement Community Based Education as appropriate.
• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals to ensure student safety and care.
• Maintain excellent parent/teacher communication and problem solving.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization and management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention

Tools

N/A

Job description

Description

Basic Functions:

To plan and implement the education of students with Moderate, Severe and Multiple Disabilities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• To plan Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students who have significant mental and physical disabilities.
• To implement, teach and provide physical care of students who have significant mental and physical disabilities.
• To work with general education teachers in order to foster appropriate inclusion of students in the school setting.
• To plan and implement Community Based Education as deemed appropriate.
• To supervise classroom paraprofessionals in order to provide the physical care and safety of the students.
• Excellent parent/teacher communication skills and problem solving.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention
• Work experience in a culturally diverse setting
• Strong work ethic and commitment to ongoing professional development and training
• Expertise in the following: interpersonal skills, organization and management, written and verbal communication and use of technology