Special Education Teacher [83972]

Onward Education; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) eligibility

Onward Search Education support team

Meaningful impact through specialized

Job summary

Onward Search Education partners with a Lawrence County school district in Indiana to hire a Special Education Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year, serving a self-contained K–2 classroom with a small caseload and structured day.

The role involves specialized instruction, case management, collaboration with campus teams and families, and adherence to IEP goals within a 7:40 AM–3:20 PM schedule (37.5 hours/week) and a pay range of $49–$52 per hour.

Qualifications

• Indiana Special Education License is required.
• Experience working with elementary-aged learners (K–2 strongly preferred).
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals and grade-level standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliant IEPs, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Provide a structured, supportive classroom environment using evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate consistently with families/guardians regarding progress, supports, and plans.
• Participate in meetings (IEP conferences, team meetings) and help ensure timelines and compliance are met.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Indiana Special Education License

Job description

Onward Search Education is partnering with a school district in Lawrence County, Indiana to hire a Special Education Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This opportunity is supporting a self-contained / intense intervention classroom serving K–2 students, with a small caseload and a structured school-day schedule.

Job Summary

In this role, you’ll provide specialized instruction and case management for students with mild to moderate needs in a self-contained setting, collaborating with campus teams and families to deliver strong outcomes academically, behaviorally, and socially.

• Schedule: 7:40 AM – 3:20 PM
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours/week
• Pay/Bill range: $49-$52/ hour

Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Deliver individualized and small-group instruction aligned to IEP goals and grade-level standards (as appropriate).
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliant IEPs, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Provide a structured, supportive classroom environment using evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, service providers, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate consistently with families/guardians regarding progress, supports, and plans.
• Participate in meetings (IEP conferences, team meetings) and help ensure timelines and compliance are met.

Qualifications (What You’ll Need):

• Indiana Special Education License (required).
• Experience working with elementary-aged learners (K–2 strongly preferred).
• Confidence supporting a self-contained classroom model and differentiated instruction.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay (based on district rate confirmation and experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible employees)
• 401(k) eligibility (for eligible employees)
• A dedicated Onward Search Education team supporting you throughout the assignment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact with students who benefit from specialized support

Why Apply?

At Onward Search Education, we believe every student deserves access to high-quality instruction and support. If you’re a special education professional who brings structure, empathy, and strong instructional practice to the classroom, this is an opportunity to do work that matters—every day.