Special Education Teacher

Clinton Prairie School Corporation; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Prairie School Corporation in Indiana invites applications for the 2025-2026 school year for a Special Education Teacher. The position reports to the Principal or other supervisor and requires a 185-day contract.

The candidate must hold proper state certification to serve students with varying abilities. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, coordinating services, curriculum collaboration, implementing instructional strategies, and assessing student progress.

Qualifications

• Must hold proper state certification.
• Indiana teaching credential required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements annual IEP plans including present levels, needs, goals, and required services.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services per each student’s IEP.
• Participates in curriculum review and design.
• Implements diverse instructional strategies aligned with objectives.
• Diagnoses and evaluates student abilities and progress.
• Monitors progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Plans a program of study meeting individual student needs and interests.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assesses student outcomes and provides progress reports.

Education

State certification

Job description

Position Description

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025-2026 school year

POSITION TITLE:

Special EducationTeacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold proper state certification

REPORTS TO:

Principal and/or other Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

185 days

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
2. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
3. Participate in curriculum review and design.
4. Implementa variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives.
5. Diagnose and evaluates student abilities and progress in a timely and consistent manner.
6. Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
7. Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
8. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
9. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
10. Refer students for alternative services as provided by the District (ESL, Reading, Special Reading).
11. Effectively implement district initiatives.
12. Effectively collaborate with department and grade level teachers.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
5. Serve on committees as assigned.
6. Remain current on instructional practices in education. (e.g. instructional technology)