Teacher, Special Education

S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in New Albany, Indiana seeks a Special Education Teacher to join our certified staff. The position reports to the Building Principal and requires a valid Indiana teaching license for the assignment.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and applicants should have a working knowledge of computers and educational technology. This is a full-time, on-site role with responsibilities spanning planning, instruction, assessments and student support.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Indiana teaching license for the teaching assignment.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and current educational practices; utilizes varied instructional strategies.
• All teacher of record responsibilities outlined in Indiana Article 7.
• Establishes high standards of student performance.
• Monitors, assesses, and provides feedback on student progress.
• Keeps attendance records and maintains classroom discipline.
• Prepares teaching outlines and assigns lessons.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Teacher, Special Education

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5931785
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special EducationTeacher

CLASSIFICATION: Certified Position

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience: Valid Indiana teaching license for the teaching assignment.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Must have a working knowledge of computers and their capabilities.

An applicant who is offered this position and does not hold the teaching license for the teaching assignment will be expected to obtain an Emergency Permit or equivalent temporary license. An individual obtaining the emergency permit or equivalent temporary license will be given a temporary contract and an expectation letter for completing the requirements for a Teaching license prior to being eligible for a regular contract. Exceptions may be waived for high demand positions only as determined by the district.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter and current educational practices; utilizes varied instructional strategies and activities.
• All teacher of record respsonsibilities outlined in Indiana Article 7.
• Establishes, communicates and encourages high standards of student performance.
• Monitors, assesses, and provides appropriate feedback of student performance and progress.
• Keeps attendance reports.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Performs non-instructional duties affecting the school program.
• Implements school policy and pertinent law.
• Participates in professional development activities; Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Prepares teaching outline for course of student, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers.
• Administers tests to evaluate student’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom, school building and school grounds.
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counsels them in adjustment and academic problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by thePrincipal and/or other designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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