Special Education Moderate/Severe Disabilities - Elementary Teacher

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond is seeking an educator to develop and implement programs for students with Moderate, Severe and Multiple Disabilities. The role includes planning IEPs, providing care, and fostering inclusion in school with other teachers.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention with a commitment to professional development. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must have Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention.
• Experience in culturally diverse settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities.
• Implement, teach, and provide physical care for students.
• Work with teachers for student inclusion in school.
• Supervise classroom paraprofessionals for student safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization and management

Written and verbal communication

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention

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