SPED Teacher (K-5)

Christel House Academy Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health care options

Retirement plan contributions

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time K-5 Special Education Teacher for Academy South. The role emphasizes delivering standards-aligned instruction, maintaining IEPs, and collaborating with a support staff to reach diverse learners.

Strong beliefs in the mission, regular attendance, and Indiana licensure are essential, with opportunities for growth and a generous sign-on bonus. The school emphasizes student-centered, holistic education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Indiana Teaching License in Special Education is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Competency in using technology in the classroom.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Schools.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all special education documentation and timelines for case conferences.
• Ensuring the delivery of services outlined in IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans and assessments.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and enforce rules.
• Encourage and monitor progress of individual students and adapt teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate a desire to work with diverse student backgrounds.
• Participate in professional activities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and maintain cooperative relationships.

Skills

Technology in the classroom

Punctuality

Commitment to mission

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana Teaching License in Special Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a full-time K-5 Special Education Teacher at Academy South.

Days of Service: 192 Days (dependent upon start date, 192 is the maximum for the academic year)

Special Education Teachers at Christel House have the autonomy to try innovative strategies in their classrooms to reach all types of learners. Teachers support the whole child, teaching character education and social and emotional learning strategies to students to support their development beyond academics. Teachers are supported by interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, on-site social workers and counselors, and a staff that thrives on collaborating and improving within the school community.

Job Tasks:

• Maintaining all special education documentation and timelines for case conferences in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensuring the delivery of services outlined in individual education plans for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate a desire for working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships

What We Offer:

• $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students' lives.
• Competitive comprehensive health care options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth within the school!

Requirements:

• Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
• Bachelor's degree
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Schools

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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