Special Education Teacher-Applied Skills-PHS

Portage Township Schools•Portage, IN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher-Applied Skills position is a full-time role focused on preparing students to become productive and responsible citizens. The teacher will create a flexible learning environment, establish rapport with students, and motivate them to develop necessary skills and knowledge. This role involves collaborating with other staff, responding to parent inquiries, and fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusiveness, and support for all children.

Requirements

Indiana License to teach in appropriate grade/subject

Responsibilities

Engage students in learning, manage student behavior in a positive, proactive and constructive manner for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Prepare students to become productive responsible citizens through positive proactive engagement and modeling.
Create a flexible program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
Establish effective rapport with students, seek to meet individual student needs.
Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continuing education.
Establish positive relationships with students, parents and other staff members.
Supervise students within assigned areas and as needed.
Develop Lesson plans.
Deliver group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
Provide diverse learners with accommodations and modifications to ensure learning.
At a minimum provide the legally required modifications and accommodations as outlined in each child’s IEP, 504 plan, Health Care Plan or other legally mandated document.
Collaborate with other teachers, administrators to address instructional and/or classroom issues.
Respond to a wide range of inquiries from students, parents, and guardians regarding the instructional program and student progress.
Create and support a culture that empowers students.
Encourage a culture of inclusiveness and support for all children.