Special Education Teacher for Severe Disabilities

Fort Wayne Community School District; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher at Northrop High School to educate students with Severe Mental Disabilities. The role requires a valid Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credentials, with emphasis on instructional planning and differentiation to meet diverse needs.

The position emphasizes alignment with FWCS and Indiana Academic Standards, establishing a positive classroom climate, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with families to support

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential.
• REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options: Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervention covering appropriate grades.
• Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes and uses differentiation and intervention.
• Teacher uses Indiana Academic Standards and FWCS curriculum goals to guide instruction.

Skills

Indiana teaching license

REPA/REPA 3 licensure options

Exceptional Needs: Intense Intervent

Lesson plan development

Job description

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a dedicated teacher at Northrop High School to educate students with Severe Mental Disabilities. The role requires a valid Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credentials, with emphasis on instructional planning and differentiation to meet diverse needs.

The position emphasizes alignment with FWCS and Indiana Academic Standards, establishing a positive classroom climate, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with families to support