Temporary Functional Academic Program (FAP) Teacher

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamiton Southwestern High School seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, case management, and aligning services with Individual Education Plans in both resource and general education settings.

You will work under the supervision of the administrator and partner with the principal and deans to implement behavior plans and instructional strategies that promote student progress during the August–September 2026

Qualifications

• Certification based on state standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual case reviews for each student.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Maintain communication with general education teachers.
• Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs.
• Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Special education experience

Education

State certification standards

Job description

Administrator: Andrea Abel
Assistant Principal at Hamiton Southwestern High School

Assignment Dates: August 3 through September 18, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

As set by state certification standards

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Contracts, compensations and expectations will be consistent with state statue, Board policy, administrative regulations and negotiated agreement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher of Record Responsibilities:

• Perform annual case reviews for each student.
• Maintain communication with parents.
• Maintain communication with general education teachers.
• Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs.

Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress:

• Work with students according to specific Individual Education Plan services.
• Provide one on one and group instruction to students in the special education resource setting and general education classroom.
• Provide clear and consistent behavior strategies to assist students with emotional disabilities reach their individual behavior goals.
• Provide instructional assistants with proper materials and resources needed to assist students in both the general and special education setting.

Work in conjunction with building principals and deans to provide appropriate structure and consequences for students who demonstrate inappropriate behavior:

• Implement Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior plan for individual students.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.