Special Education Teacher: Functional Academics Grade 5-8

HTU; Evansville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

TRF Pension

401(a) retirement plan

403(b) match

VEBA

Wellness Centers

Sick Leave & Personal Days

Early Learning Centers access

Job summary

HTU seeks an educated special education teacher in Evansville, IN to plan and implement IEP goals and teach SPED skills to individuals and groups. You will plan curricula and instructional methods, monitor progress, and maintain classroom records and communication with families.

The role requires collaboration with staff and adherence to state and federal laws. Responsibilities include supervising students and assistants, maintaining attendance, and ensuring documentation accuracy while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid teaching certificate with appropriate special education endorsement.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and student needs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various forms and develop long-term and short-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement goals of students' IEPs.
• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation.
• Maintain communication with parents and caregivers of students.
• Develop and implement specific objectives to meet individual student needs in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Supervise students and special education assistants for instructional purposes.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reading & interpreting documents

Mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Special Education certification

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Plan and implement goals of students' Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Instruct individuals and groups in special education skill areas.
• Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs and teaching methods.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress.
• Maintain the physical environment of the classroom.
• Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation.
• Maintain communication with parents and caregivers of students.
• Develop and implement specific objectives to meet individual student needs in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Supervise students and special education assistants for instructional purposes.
• Maintain regular attendance.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Valid teaching certificate with appropriate special education endorsement.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public, staff, students, parents, and community.
• Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional programs.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and student needs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various forms and develop long-term and short-term goals.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including standing, walking, talking, hearing, using hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds or pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Salary ranges: Career Path I: $47,000 - $66,500; Career Path II: $48,500 - $90,500.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents effective the first of the month following hire.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage options.
• Enrollment in Teacher Retirement Fund (TRF) including defined benefit pension and Annuity Savings Account (ASA).
• Eligibility for 401(a) retirement investment plan, 403(b) match program, and tax-free post-retirement medical expense account (VEBA).
• Access to no-cost Health & Wellness Centers providing primary care, generic prescriptions, physicals, health screenings, and labs.
• Accumulated sick leave and personal business days.
• Access to employee-only early learning centers (EVSC Wee Care) for children ages six weeks through five years.