Middle School Assistant SPED Teacher

Victory College Prep School Academy • Indianapolis, IN

3d

About The Position

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 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:

Requirements

• HS Diploma or Equivalent
• Substitute License (Or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hiring)
• Absolute willingness and ability to collaborate with all staff and any members of the community that are directly related to the success of the students
• Ability to work with underserved communities and encourage restorative practices alongside behavior support
• Eagerness and ability to receive and implement feedback from manager, coach, and/or peers
• Ability to prioritize punctuality and attendance

Responsibilities

• Provide push-in and/or pull-out instruction for students with IEPs
• Support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to reach their IEP goals
• 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
• Partner with Special Education Teacher and/or general education teacher to use data to reflect on student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and teaching practice
• Participate in 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
• Communicate frequently and effectively with student families; promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

Benefits

• Competitive salary 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED