Special Education Teacher (Certified)

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle City Schools in Indianapolis seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs and drive progress toward individualized goals within a high-expectation environment.

You will collaborate with fellow teachers and administrators to implement IEPs, MTSS, and Title I supports, while leading conferences and maintaining ongoing progress documentation. Strong communication with families is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Special Education Certification, required.
• Minimum of one-year special education teaching experience in an urban public school, preferred.
• Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute engaging lessons that support all special needs Scholars such that they consistently meet and exceed their IEP goals.
• Coordinate with teachers and other special education team members in serving students with special needs.
• Execute Title I, MTSS, and IEP supports, from modifications to accommodations, from push-in to pull-out interventions.
• Lead move-in conference, annual IEP meetings, and evaluation conferences.
• Complete and send home quarterly progress monitoring documentation.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students and colleagues, driving investment in school culture and academics through consistent, clear communication.
• Implement interventions for students in order to increase learning time and lead to mastery of grade-level content.

Skills

Collaborative approach

Student-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Special Education Certification

Indiana State certification or reciprocal licensure

Job description

The Role:

The Special Education Teacher will work closely with teachers and administration to build, maintain, and oversee a positive, supportive school intervention and special education program. The Special Education Teacher will be laser focused on ensuring all Scholars are reaching their individualized goals and significantly progressing to college and career readiness.

This work will be intellectually and professionally exhausting. This work will push you to become an amazing educator. By joining our team, you become part of something that is worthy, desperately needed, and surely possible for hundreds of students in Indianapolis.

Background on the Organization:

Circle City Schools is a small network of schools in Indianapolis, Indiana composed of ACE Prep (K-6) and Circle City Prep (K-8). Both campuses are committed to high expectations paired with high levels of support. We hold a deep belief that all scholars have immense potential and unique strengths. ACE Prep, serving grades K-6 in the Greater Broad Ripple area, was founded in 2016 and boasts a 90%+ IREAD pass rate in SY24 and SY25. While focused on academic rigor, ACE totes a small school environment where each child is seen and cared for. Circle City Prep, serving K-8 scholars on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 2017 and serves 90%+ low-income and 30%+ multilingual learners. For the last four years, Circle City Prep has been the highest performing public school in its community and focuses on a well rounded school experience.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Special Education Teacher, you will:

• Create and execute engaging lessons that support all special needs Scholars such that they consistently meet and exceed their IEP goals.
• Coordinate with teachers and other special education team members in serving students with special needs.
• Execute Title I, MTSS, and IEP supports, from modifications to accommodations, from push-in to pull-out interventions.
• Lead move-in conference, annual IEP meetings, and evaluation conferences.
• Complete and send home quarterly progress monitoring documentation.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students and colleagues, driving investment in school culture and academics through consistent, clear communication.
• Implement interventions for students in order to increase learning time and lead to mastery of grade-level content.

Additional duties:

• Lead a safe, joyful lunch/recess.
• Provide coverage in classrooms as needed (part or full days).
• Participate in regular practice-based professional development and real-time coaching.
• Participate in annual two-week Summer Experience (all staff) and three-days of New Hire Onboarding (new staff only).
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (ex. family nights, student performances, field trips, family conferences, Back-to-School Nights, etc.).
• Provide appropriate supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, enrichment, arrival/dismissal, and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and to ensure students’ safety and well-being.
• Commit to teach an extended daily schedule: 7:10am – 4:15pm
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

To be considered as a Special Education Teacher, you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Special Education Certification, required.
• Minimum of one-year special education teaching experience in an urban public school, preferred.
• Be a person who meets challenges with optimism and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is required. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternative certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
• Pass a criminal background check, as required by law.