Special Education | Visually Impaired Resource | 2026-2027 School Year

Young World Physical Education; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,547; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Basic Term Life Insurance

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fort Wayne, Indiana is hiring for a Special Education position. The role involves planning and implementing educational services for students with disabilities, ensuring they meet their individual educational goals. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in education and five years of teaching experience with special education students.

The position offers a salary range from $50,000 to $83,547 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and a public pension.

Qualifications

• 5 years of teaching experience with special education students.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices related to assigned disability area.
• Valid Indiana teaching license for assigned grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement educational services for students with disabilities.
• Assess student needs and assist in developing educational goals.
• Coach building level staff on meeting needs of disabled students.

Skills

Planning skills

Instructional coaching

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to develop IEPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master’s Degree in special education or related area

Job description

Special Education | Visually Impaired Resource | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Special Education - Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Job Details

Job ID: 5691912

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE

Plan, organize, coordinate and implement educational services, support functions, student programs and instructional resources to meet the special needs of students in an assigned disability area; assist in developing and implementing curriculum standards in assigned disability area. Assess student needs and provide assistance in identifying, developing and meeting educational goals and objectives. Coach and support building level staff to effectively meet the needs of students with disabilities.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Work Schedule: School Year
• Work Hours: Elementary Schools: 7:45am-3:45pm; Middle and High Schools: 7:10am-3:10pm
• Benefits Included: Health Insurance (with Vision and Dental), Public Pension, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Long Term Disability, Basic Term Life Insurance, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in education, and five-year teaching experience with special education students.
• Incumbents must have strong planning, management, instructional coaching, analytical, computer, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
• The employee must possess knowledge of methods, terminology, principles, practices, procedures, materials, requirements, processes, policies, objectives and equipment applicable to assigned field.
• Incumbents must have prior experience with implementation of evidence based best practices related to assigned disability area.
• Incumbents must have the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize demands and meet special education timelines.
• Experience with strategies to facilitate improved social, and academic outcomes for students.
• Effective or highly effective teaching performance in prior professional placement.
• Exemplary skills in development of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s). Extensive experience developing/revising FBA/BIP to support appropriate behavior.

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options:

• Exceptional Needs: Blind & Low Vision covering the appropriate grades

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience conducting classroom observations.
• Experience facilitating instructional coaching or peer coaching.
• Master’s Degree in special education or related area.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Instructional Support Facilitator Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf

REMINDER: Final date for current FWCS teacher transfers is July 10, 2026.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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