Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

Goodwill Legacy Group; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Life, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Grant County Goodwill Excel Center is hiring a Special Education Teacher of Record to provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.

Under the school director, you will design curricula, monitor IEPs, and collaborate to meet Indiana Academic Standards and 21st Century Skills. The role features a 8:30 AM–4:30 PM schedule and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Indiana Teaching Certification.
• Knowledge of Indiana Academic Standards and Common Core.
• Ability to monitor IEPs and progress.

Responsibilities

• Designs curricula and assessments meeting standards and benchmarks.
• Holds case conference committee meetings for goals and progress.
• Maintains IEP/504 records and prepares required documentation.
• Monitors IEP implementation and provides progress reports.
• Develops compliant transition plans for students.
• Maintains visibility in school and communicates data to staff.
• Tracks data to set goals and improvement actions.
• Develops personal professional goals and action plans.
• Collaborates with school director on school-wide graduation and enrollment goals.
• Assists staff with professional development and goal setting.
• Supports a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Attends events and community outreach; performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Indiana Teaching Certification

Special Education

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Tools

G Suite

MS Office

Student Information Systems

Indiana’s 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).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 ActivitiesDesigns 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 CompetenciesDegree 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 RequirementsTechnical Knowledge – Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.Other RequirementsBackground 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 reimbursementComprehensive health planPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidaysLife, dental and vision insuranceShort- and long-term disability plansParental and sabbatical leavesNationally recognized preventive health and wellness programSection 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiumsRetirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employeesEligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programGoodwill Education InitiativesGoodwill 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 ModelThe 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 hereGoodwill Legacy Group is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled employerExcelCenter1