26/27 Special Education Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies • Merrillville, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction that meets the unique needs of students with disabilities. The teacher provides appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, identifies individual student needs, creates a supportive and effective learning environment, and ensures scholars have the resources to meet academic expectations.

The role involves developing and adapting instruction for individual scholars and small groups, assessing student performance and needs, and creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and lessons that align with IEP and 504 plan requirements. The teacher tracks student progress, conducts ongoing assessments, adjusts instruction as needed, and collaborates with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure plans are followed.

The position is at Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT), a K–8 charter school in Merrillville, Indiana, serving over 200 students and focused on arts and technology. PLA describes itself as an education nonprofit that operates and supports schools and provides additional learning and workforce development programs across its network.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited college or university, with appropriate endorsements if applicable.
• Valid State Teacher License or enrollment in a credentialing program.
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment.
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction.
• Organizational and technology skills to encourage scholar engagement.
• Passion for working with students and families in underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adapt individualized teaching methods appropriate for each scholar.
• Conduct assessments and observations to identify areas where students may need additional or modified educational services, including academic performance, behavior, social development, or physical health.
• Identify students’ needs and develop related lesson and teaching plans.
• Develop an IEP for each student, establish learning goals, and make modifications as needed; plan and organize activities and lessons according to each student’s abilities.
• Develop and teach engaging lessons for small groups and individual students that meet IEP and 504 plan specifications.
• Implement IEPs, conduct follow-up assessments, track progress, and modify instruction as necessary.
• Collaborate with classroom and homeroom teachers to ensure student needs are met and plans are followed.

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school
• Incentive and bonus opportunities
• Career advancement and expanded income opportunities through PLA’s network programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level