Special Education Teacher- Decatur Township School for Excellence

Nimble; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher in Indianapolis to support students with IEPs. You will develop IEPs, plan and deliver individualized instruction, and monitor progress to ensure academic and behavioral goals are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, administrators, and staff in a safe, orderly learning environment. Responsibilities include creating educational content, conducting progress reports, and attending case conference meetings while

Qualifications

• Experience developing IEPs for students.
• Ability to monitor progress and maintain data tracking.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload.
• Facilitate effective lessons.
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs.
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind.
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students.
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding.
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments.
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment.
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities.
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports.
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings.
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room.
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents.
• Adhere to guidelines set forth in Article 7.

Skills

Caring nature

Observation skills

Patience

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Organization

Communication with parents

Developing behavioral plans

Using visuals

Transition methods

Technology literacy

Other duties

Job description

Special education teachers provide services to students who have been identified as being eligible for special education services and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher should be committed to helping students by offering support and services to overcome practical obstacles to their learning.

Responsibilities of the special education teacher include:

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload
• Facilitate effective lessons
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents
• Adhere to guidelines set forth in Article 7

Key Skills:

• Caring nature while teaching the students
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
• Expert in developing various behavioral plans
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
• Understand and use technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

EEO employer