26-27 Middle School SPED Teacher

Victory College Prep School Academy • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Middle School Lead Teacher Reports to VCP Middle School Principal WHAT WE ARE OFFERING The Victory College Prep School Network is home to a diverse, inclusive faculty and staff team that blends genuine passion and proven experience to better enrich the lives of the underserved children entrusted to our teaching and care. The VCP Middle School emphasizes a student-centered philosophy supported by rigorous advisory programming and the region's most ambitious student internship program. We promote a collaborative culture and commit to coaching and skills development in order to support our team members’ ongoing professional growth, regardless of years of experience or time in the classroom. Our network benefits include: Competitive salary (starting at $51,500 for licensed applicants) with an average 2% pay raise or more per year Competitive healthcare options Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested) Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams Opportunity for performance and incentive bonuses Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers Verizon cell phone plan YMCA health club membership discount Cultural stipend for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.) Big box retail stipend Gym/Wellness stipend On-site daycare for staff WHAT WE ARE SEEKING The best candidates for this position will embody the values and beliefs at the heart of the VCP mission and vision. They will also meet the following qualifications and possess these preferred skills: Bachelor’s degree Valid Teaching License in Special Education Ability to serve as a Teacher of Record for students with IEPs Willingness to collaborate with general education teachers, student behavior support team, and school leaders Competency in using technology in the classroom setting Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program WHAT THIS ROLE WILL ACCOMPLISH Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with specific goals; when needed, support in evaluating students who may need special education services Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs Utilize the most current SPED practices that cultivate success for the needs of individual and groups of students Regularly assess, track, and/or monitor a students’ progress toward IEP goals Use data to reflect on student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and teaching practice Lead conferences and meetings with students’ families, general education teachers, and school leaders Collaborate regularly with general education teachers, special education teachers and assistants to support students with IEPs Collaborate regularly with the Behavior Support team and school leaders to address student emotional and mental well being and needs Build meaningful, positive relationships with students Use restorative practices to build positive student culture APPLY NOW! We will only consider applications that include the following: Current resume (e-mail address included) [email protected] Victory College Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Teaching License in Special Education
• Ability to serve as a Teacher of Record for students with IEPs
• Willingness to collaborate with general education teachers, student behavior support team, and school leaders
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with specific goals; when needed, support in evaluating students who may need special education services
• Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs
• Utilize the most current SPED practices that cultivate success for the needs of individual and groups of students
• Regularly assess, track, and/or monitor a students’ progress toward IEP goals
• Use data to reflect on student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and teaching practice
• Lead conferences and meetings with students’ families, general education teachers, and school leaders
• Collaborate regularly with general education teachers, special education teachers and assistants to support students with IEPs
• Collaborate regularly with the Behavior Support team and school leaders to address student emotional and mental well being and needs
• Build meaningful, positive relationships with students
• Use restorative practices to build positive student culture

Benefits

• Competitive salary (starting at $51,500 for licensed applicants) with an average 2% pay raise or more per year
• Competitive healthcare options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans (match up to 5%, immediately vested)
• Extra earning potential for leading professional development, clubs, and sports teams
• Opportunity for performance and incentive bonuses
• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers
• Verizon cell phone plan
• YMCA health club membership discount
• Cultural stipend for area attractions (Indianapolis Zoo, The Children’s Museum, Newfields, etc.)
• Big box retail stipend
• Gym/Wellness stipend
• On-site daycare for staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time