Washington | Teacher Mild Mental Disability | 2026-2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Vision & Dental)

Public Pension

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Long Term Disability

Basic Term Life Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Job summary

Fort Wayne Community Schools in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking qualified teachers to support instructional programs across elementary, middle, and high schools. The role requires a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels or subject areas, or eligibility to obtain an alternative credential, with awareness of REPA licensure options and Early Literacy Endorsement requirements.

The position follows the school-year schedule with defined hours for different school levels, and benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential.
• Must possess knowledge of effective practices including principles theories procedures and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards in alignment with district state and federal requirements.
• Follow the school schedule and hours as provided for different school levels and maintain compliance with district policies.

Job description

PURPOSE

Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards that align with district state and federal requirements guidelines and standards.

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

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential.

REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options

• Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention covering appropriate grades
• Indiana's Early Literacy Endorsement requires teachers who teach retained grade 3 students to hold or be working toward the Early Literacy Endorsement to align with the science of reading standards for the 26-27 school year. Please upload proof you meet this requirement as an attachment to your application. This includes any Grade 3 MLL Interventionist or Special Education Teacher that may work with retained grade 3 students.

Must possess knowledge of effective practices including principles theories procedures and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teacher Job Description 3.21.2024.pdf

REMINDER

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