Special Education Teacher

Beech Grove City Schools; Beech Grove (IN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

South Grove Elementary School is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Exceptional Learners to advance IEPs and student growth. You will collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to implement evidence-based practices for students with identified needs.

You will lead data-driven planning, differentiation, and targeted supports while modeling professional practices and contributing to ongoing staff development.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Mild Intervention teaching license.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education.
• Commitment to being part of a collaborative team and professional growth.
• General knowledge and integration of technology and digital literacy.
• Understanding of individualized education plans and accommodations for students with identified special needs.
• Effective implementation of differentiated instructional strategies.
• Experience with content curation, curriculum development, instruction, data analyses, mentoring, and professional development.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication with all stakeholders.
• Analytical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent data-driven decision making.
• Positive attitude and growth mindset; flexibility.
• Knowledge of de-escalation strategies and behavioral management for at‑risk learners.
• Experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school and administrative teams to support exceptional learners.
• Collect and analyze student and grade level data reflecting holistic development.
• Create, maintain, and monitor individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Participate in case conferences for evaluations and reviews to maximize student growth.
• Coach colleagues in effective special education strategies and programming.
• Co-plan, co-teach, model, and conference to support colleagues.
• Plan and implement curriculum and instruction for exceptional learners.
• Communicate with administrators, teachers, and parents about student progress and behavior.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Data analysis

Collaboration

Differentiation

De-escalation

Communication

Technology in education

Cultural competency

Mentoring

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education

Job description

South Grove Elementary School

Teacher of Exceptional Learners

REPORTS TO: South Grove Elementary School Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Indiana Mild Intervention teaching license.
2. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education.
3. Commitment to being a part of a team with active participation, continued professional growth and the ability to network effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders.
4. General knowledge and integration of technology and digital literacy in an educational setting.
5. Understanding of individualized education plans and appropriate accommodations for students with identified special needs.
6. Effective implementation of differentiated instructional strategies and approaches.
7. Demonstrated expertise in content curation, curriculum development, instruction, data analyses, mentoring, and professional development as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training and/or career experience.
8. Effective use of verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills with all stakeholders.
9. Effective analytical judgment and critical thinking skills.
10. Excellent data-driven decision making skills.
11. Positive attitude and growth mindset; flexibility.
12. Knowledge of effective de-escalation strategies and behavioral management skills specific to meeting the needs of at-risk learners.
13. Experience working with persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborate with BGCS’s Director of Exceptional Learners, BGCS’s Student Services Specialist, Beech Grove Middle Schools administrative team, and classroom teachers; Beech Grove Middle School’s administration team includes: principal, assistant principal, behavior coach, counselors/home-school advisors, nurse, administrative assistants, and safety resource officer.
2. Collect and analyze student and grade level data that reflects the holistic development of students we serve.
3. Create, maintain, and progress monitor individualized education plans for identified students.
4. Conduct and/or actively participate in case conferences for initial evaluations, annual reviews, revised IIEPs, and other meetings intended to maximize student growth and achievement.
5. Assist and coach colleagues in special education programming by accessing, selecting, and implementing effective research-based instructional and behavioral strategies.
6. Plan and facilitate follow-up support for and with colleagues via co-planning, co-teaching, modeling, and/or conferencing.
7. Plan and implement curriculum and instruction specifically geared towards meeting the needs of exceptional learners.
8. Effectively communicate with administrators, teachers, and parents/guardians regarding the holistic formation of the students served; information includes but is not limited to: attendance, work habits, academic/social/emotional growth and achievement, and behavior management of students with exceptionalities.
9. All other duties as assigned by the Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Regular teaching contract- 184 days

SALARY:

• To be determined by qualifications and experience