Special Education Moderate/Severe Disabilities - Elementary Teacher

Hammond; Hammond, Northern (IN, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nimble in Indiana is seeking a dedicated educator to plan and implement IEPs for students with significant disabilities and to provide physical care as needed.

The role involves collaboration with general education teachers to promote inclusion, supervision of paraprofessionals, and strong communication with parents and teachers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree.
• Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention.
• 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 and implement IEPs for students with significant disabilities.
• Implement, teach and provide physical care of students with significant disabilities.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to promote inclusion in the school setting.
• Plan and implement Community Based Education as deemed 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 and verbal communication

Use of technology

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana Certification in Intense Intervention

Job 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