Special Education Teacher – Mild Intellectual Disability

Holland Elementary; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a teacher for Mild Mental Disability under FWCS. Openings at Holland and Lincoln Elementary with immediate start in a half-day schedule, Monday through Friday.

The role requires an Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credentials (REPA/REPA 3). The teacher will deliver differentiated instruction aligned with Core Standards and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.

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 available.
• Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention covering appropriate grades.
• Knowledge of effective practices, including lesson planning and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Act on the belief that every student can learn and that all students can master challenging curriculum with appropriate differentiation and intervention.
• Set quantifiable learning outcomes and hold students and themselves accountable based on Indiana standards.
• Produce measurable growth in student achievement.
• Recognize individual differences in students and adjust practices accordingly.
• Understand how students develop and learn.
• Establish and manage a positive learning environment.
• Create an organized classroom that maximizes engaged learning time.
• Maintain respectful partnerships with families in support of student learning.
• Engage students in complex problem-solving drawing on their culture and experiences.
• Engage students in authentic tasks with opportunities to develop knowledge.
• Follow FWCS assessment suite and use various assessment techniques.
• Analyze student data to plan instruction and improve outcomes.
• Commit to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Operate as a professional in FWCS and contribute to the school community.

Skills

Teaching License

REPA Options

Mild Intervention

Differentiation

Job description

Holland Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking a teacher for Mild Mental Disability under FWCS. Openings at Holland and Lincoln Elementary with immediate start in a half-day schedule, Monday through Friday.

The role requires an Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credentials (REPA/REPA 3). The teacher will deliver differentiated instruction aligned with Core Standards and collaborate with families and colleagues to support student growth.