Special Education Teacher - Secondary

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a certified special education teacher to instruct identified students in the least restrictive environment and provide direct IEP services. The role includes supervising paraprofessionals and collaborating with general education staff and related service personnel to meet students' learning and behavioral goals.

Strong teamwork, communication, and technology use in CAI are valued.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher in the state of Indiana.
• Teacher certification in area of exceptionality as regulated by the State Professional Standards Board.
• Highly qualified in math and language arts preferred.
• Proven experience working with students with learning and behavior needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with computer assisted instruction including adaptive devices.
• Alternatives to qualifications as approved by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Instruct identified special education students in the least restrictive environment.
• Provide direct services in the IEP as indicated.
• Provide supervision to paraprofessionals.
• Collaborate with general education and related service staff to meet IEP needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology in education

Education

Indiana teaching certification

Certification in area of exceptionality

Intense Intervention licensure (preferred)

Tools

Computer Assisted Instruction

Adaptive devices

Job description

Purpose

Instruct identified special education students in the least restrictive environment. Provide direct services in a special education setting as indicated in the IEP. Assist the general education staff in ways to meet the learning and behavior needs of students across educational settings. Provide supervision to paraprofessionals. Work interdependently with special education related service staff in meeting IEP needs of students.

Qualifications

Certified teacher in the state of Indiana. Teacher certification in specific area of exceptionality as regulated by the State Professional Standards Board (Intense Intervention licensure preferred). Highly qualified in math and language arts preferred. Proven experience working with students with special learning and behavior needs. Ability to work in a team environment. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Experience in the use of computer assisted instruction including adaptive or assisted devices. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.