Special Education Steps to Success - Middle School

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

Job summary

School City of Hammond in Indiana is seeking a dedicated educator to support students with mild disabilities and autism. The role involves planning and executing individualized education plans (IEPs), monitoring their implementation, and assisting general education teachers with student needs.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree and an Indiana Teacher’s License for Exceptional Needs Mild or Intense Interventions. If you are dependable, confidential, and able to thrive in stressful situations, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; Indiana Teacher’s License - Exceptional Needs Mild Interventions or Intense Interventions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement education for students with mild disabilities and/or autism.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Monitor execution of planned IEP services.
• Assist teachers with responsibilities on IEP implementation.

Skills

Ability to work with students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities

Dependability

Confidentiality

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree; Indiana Teacher’s License - Exceptional Needs Mild Interventions or Intense Interventions

Job description

General Role and Responsibilities

Ensure full and appropriate implementation of IEPs and provide assistance to general education teachers and other service providers in the general education setting.

General Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; Indiana Teacher’s License‑Exceptional Needs Mild Interventions or Intense Interventions

Specific Responsibilities in This Position

• To plan and implement the education of students with mild disabilities and/or autism
• IEP development and implementation of services to students
• Participate in case conferences to assist in developing measurable IEP goals, benchmarks and objectives
• Regularly monitor the implementation of planned IEP services
• Inform teachers and other providers of their specific responsibilities related to the implementation of each student’s IEP
• Assurance of accommodations on state/district assessments
• Records management and maintenance

Specific Skills and Knowledge for This Position

• Ability to work with students with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities in a self-contained setting

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree; Indiana Teacher’s License‑Exceptional Needs Mild Interventions or Intense Interventions

Personal Attributes Desired

• Dependability
• Confidentiality
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

Physical Requirements

• Candidates should be physically capable of successfully performing the essential function of the position

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).