Teacher, Special Education Department Chair

Avon Community School; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Special Education professional to join their team. This role focuses on supporting students with disabilities by ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, facilitating case conferences, and improving instructional strategies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills while fostering a caring environment for all students. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and mentor teachers, manage individualized education plans, and contribute to the overall success of the school community. If you are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and Indiana certification required.
• No prior experience necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Leads teachers to improve instruction and curriculum.
• Collaborates with administrative teams on school-wide issues.
• Manages students' Individualized Educational Plans (IEP).

Skills

Knowledge of State and Federal laws

Facilitating case conferences

Instructional strategies

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Care and concern for students

Modeling exemplary behavior

Regular attendance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Indiana certification

Job description

Position Type:
Special Education

Date Posted:
5/6/2025

Location:
Avon High School

Date Available:
07/18/2025

Closing Date:
05/16/2025

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and hold appropriate Indiana certification

Experience: None

Educational:

Bachelor’s degree

Appropriate Indiana license certification

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to students with disabilities

Facilitates case conferences and commits resources of the school

Is familiar with appropriate subject area instructional strategies and instructional technology

Is an effective communicator

Demonstrates strong organizational skills

Projects a genuine care and concern for all students

Is an example of exemplary adult behavior for students

Models regular and punctual attendance

Curriculum and Instruction:

Provides leadership to teachers to continuously improve instruction, classroom management, programs and curriculum using student data, research and professional development activities.

Works collaboratively with building and district personnel to provide quality curriculum, instruction, and programming including K-12 curriculum articulation.

Leads and organizes Professional Learning Communities and department meetings.

Utilizes state and building assessment data to improve student learning and examines data to evaluate programs within the department both horizontally and vertically.

Serves as a member of the school leadership team within the building and is a role model for teamwork within the building and department

Collaborates with the building administrative team on department and school-wide issues and/or concerns.

Communicates frequently with department members, other department leaders and administration to help with the orderly exchange of information and ideas and maintain staff morale.

Mediates conflicts that arise among staff members or that occur between staff and parents and/or students.

Guides the review of course offerings in the Program of Studies and assists in the determination of courses fees.

Provides leadership for effective and appropriate communication with parents.

Assists in the development of the department’s schedule of classes and teacher assignments.

Provides leadership in the adoption, distribution, inventory, and collection of textbooks and other materials for the department.

Provides leadership for the development of the departmental budget and ordering of supplies.

Provides mentoring for new teachers within the department.

Assists with the hiring of staff within the department.

Assists administrators with teacher evaluations and provides mentoring to teachers within the department.

Manages caseload of students with Individualized Educational Plans (IEP).

Serve as Public Agency Representative (PAR).

Oversee compliance indicators for IEPs.

Ensures materials are prepared and/or printed for substitute teachers and assists them with the plans.

Serves on district committees as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Other duties as assigned by the principal or designee.