Special Education Teacher - Secondary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District seeks a certified Secondary Education/Special Education Teacher for Homestead High School to instruct identified students in the least restrictive environment and provide direct services per IEP.

The role requires collaboration with general education staff, supervising paraprofessionals, and working with related service staff to meet IEP goals across settings.

Qualifications

• Indiana state teaching certification is required.
• Intense Intervention licensure preferred for the role.
• Experience with students having learning and behavior needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and staff.

Responsibilities

• Instruct identified special education students in the least restrictive environment.
• Provide direct services in accordance with the IEP.
• Assist general education staff to meet learning and behavior needs across settings.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and coordinate with related service staff.
• Collaborate to meet IEP needs across educational settings.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Experience with SPED students

Math & language arts proficiency

Education

Indiana teaching license

Intense Intervention licensure preferred

Tools

Computer-assisted instruction

Job description

• Position Type:
  Secondary Education/ Special Education Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
  
• Location:
  Homestead High School
  
• Date Available:
  10/19/2026
  

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.