Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

Excel Center; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

PSLF eligible

Job summary

The Excel Center in Marion, Indiana seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher of Record to design and deliver instruction for students with disabilities in line with IEP goals. You will collaborate with the school director, maintain compliant records, and monitor progress toward mastery of standards, while supporting inclusive access to the general curriculum.

Responsibilities include designing curricula, coordinating with families and staff, and participating in professional development to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and valid Indiana SPED certification.
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core, and 21st Century Skills.
• Ability to maintain compliant IEP/504 documentation and progress reporting.
• Strong communication with students, families, and staff.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals.
• Hold IEP/504 meetings and track student progress.
• Develop curricula and assessments meeting standards.
• Collaborate with the school director and team to support graduation outcomes.
• Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Observations

Org. aptitude

Decision-making

Communication

Coaching

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Indiana SPED Certification

Tools

G Suite

MS Office

IEP systems

Student information systems

Job description

## Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.Applylocations: The Excel Center - Grant County: Marion, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 2026 - 12189***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).***Under the direction of the school director, the Special Education (SPED) Teacher of Record plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with a student’s Individual Education Program (IEP). The Instructor creates a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when assisted with supplemental aids, accommodations, and other needed supports. ****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.* Perform 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 –** H**as 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:**** Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:* 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 Education Initiatives**Goodwill strongly believes it is essential to raise education attainment levels in Indiana. Not only are the lifetime earnings of high school graduates significantly higher than those of dropouts, children of high school graduates are 50% less likely to drop out of high school than the children of dropouts are. Goodwill provides opportunities for adults (The Excel Center) and youth (Indianapolis Metropolitan High School).**The Excel Center Model**The Excel Center is operated by Goodwill Education Initiatives, Inc., a not-for-profit organization formed by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana.Recognizing that nearly a half million working-age Hoosiers lack a high school diploma, Goodwill opened The Excel Center for adults in 2010. The Excel Center is a tuition-free public high school for adults offering an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma.****Mission and Values:** click here**### *Goodwill Legacy Group is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employer*