Special Education Teacher

ReNEW Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental/Vision

Life/Disability

Paid Leave

Retirement (PERF)

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to foster a positive learning environment for students. Responsibilities include managing student behaviour, conducting case conferences, and maintaining clear communication with parents and general education teachers.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a valid Indiana State Teacher's License with specific endorsements. A competitive salary and benefits package, including medical and retirement options, will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License with Special Education endorsements.
• Experience in managing classroom behaviour is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear objectives for learning activities.
• Provide various learning materials and resources.
• Manage student behavior through rules and procedures.
• Conduct case conferences and interpret assessment results.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and outside agencies.

Skills

Exemplary behavior management skills

Technology skills for developing education programs

Good conflict resolution and people skills

Flexible and organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License

Tools

Skyward student management

Job description

Special Education Teacher (s)

2026-2027 School Year

Reports to: Director of Special Education/Building Principal

Start Date: Upon Board Approval

Job Description

To create a flexible grade level program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitude and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish a good relationship with parents, community, and with other staff members.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License – Endorsements for Special Education MI or ED school Life Skills, SMH setting
• Perform annual case reviews for each student (IEP’s)
• Maintain communication with parents and general education teachers
• Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs
• Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress
• Implement functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for individual students
• Flexible, organized, takes initiative, willing to share ideas
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with other team members
• Exemplary behavior management skills
• Will train on crisis prevention intervention, behavior analyses, and developing behavior support plans
• Technology skills for the development of individual education programs
• Good conflict resolution and people skills
• Experience in Skyward student management
• Must possess written communication skills, including the ability to draft, edit, and proofread emails, as well as reading comprehension to respond to those emails.

Responsibilities

1. Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
2. Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
3. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs.
4. Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
5. Observe and evaluate students’ performance and development.
6. Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
7. Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
8. Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff.
9. Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.
10. Conduct case conferences (initial and annual) as required.
11. Interpret assessment results for parents and, where appropriate, for students and school staff.
12. Assist in the development of other components of students’ development, health and social history.
13. Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate.
14. Attend and participate in special education staff meetings.
15. Establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement.
16. Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
17. Experience in Skyward student management.
18. Perform other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties.

Salary

• Commensurate by experience and education.
• Competitive package provided.

Benefits

Medical, Dental/Vision, Life/Disability, Paid Leave, Retirement (PERF)