Special Education Teacher — Severe Mental Disability

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

Job summary

Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a qualified teacher for Severe Mental Disability to provide instructional services aligned with district, state, and federal requirements. Starting date is immediate, with emphasis on differentiation and intervention to help students meet Indiana Academic Standards.

The role requires planning, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with families to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment and support student growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to students and their learning; differentiate instruction to meet standards.
• Set measurable learning outcomes and hold students and self accountable for meeting objectives.
• Produce measurable growth in student achievement and assess progress.
• Establish a positive learning environment and collaborate with families.

Skills

Differentiation

Instructional planning

Assessment of student progress

Classroom management

Education

Indiana teaching license or eligibility for alternative credential

Job description

Northrop High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a qualified teacher for Severe Mental Disability to provide instructional services aligned with district, state, and federal requirements. Starting date is immediate, with emphasis on differentiation and intervention to help students meet Indiana Academic Standards.

The role requires planning, ongoing assessment, and collaboration with families to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment and support student growth.