Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO & holidays

Health plan

Retirement plan

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Goodwill Legacy Group is seeking a Special Education teacher at Grant County Excel Center. The role runs with school days 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday instruction and Friday prep flexibility. The salary range is $48–60K with full benefits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Special Education and Indiana teaching certification, plus familiarity with IEPs, data tracking, and student progress reporting. A strong collaborative, adaptable, and mission-focused approach is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.
• Displays knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core, and 21st Century Skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments meeting standards and measures progress.
• Holds case conference committee meetings for measurable goals.
• Maintains compliant student records (IEP/504) as required by law.
• Monitors IEP implementation and provides progress reports to stakeholders.
• Develops transition plans and school-wide goals with leadership.
• Supports staff with professional development and goal setting.
• Assists in recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by school leadership.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Observations & Reporting

Coaching

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Indiana Teaching Certification (Special Education)

Tools

G Suite

MS Office

Student Information System

Indiana online IEP system

Job description

Are you looking for a teaching career that is more flexible than the traditional school system? Do you enjoy being part of a supportive and mission-based community? Are you looking to help make a generational impact on families through curriculum? At the Grant County Goodwill Excel Center, school days are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Mondays through Thursdays are instructional and Fridays are flexible/preparatory days each week. The general salary range for this role is $48-$60K and includes full benefits (below).

Example Duties and Activities

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Holds case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students’ needs.
• Maintains accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepares documentation as required by law.
• Regularly monitors the implementation of the student’s IEP and provides progress reports to the staff, student, and/or family.
• Develops compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Maintains visibility in school building through classroom push-ins and communicates relevant information and data to staff.
• Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.
• Performs other duties as needed that are assigned by school leadership.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.
• Industry Standards - Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Federal, State, and Local Compliance - Demonstrates comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
• Observations and Information Monitoring/Reporting - Is adept at performing student observations. Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.
• Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Informed Decision-Making - Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others’ needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
• Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.

Other Requirements

• Background Screening - All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Parental and sabbatical leaves
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Goodwill Legacy Group is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employer