Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana • Marion, IN

8d • $48,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant County Goodwill Excel Center is seeking a Special Education (SPED) Teacher of Record who is looking for a more flexible teaching career than the traditional school system. This role involves planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in accordance with their Individual Education Program (IEP). The instructor will create a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction, enabling students to benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible with supplemental aids, accommodations, and supports. The school days are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with Mondays through Thursdays dedicated to instruction and Fridays available for flexible/preparatory tasks. The salary range for this position is $48,000-$60,000, and it includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education
• Current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.
• Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Demonstrates comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
• Adept at performing student observations.
• Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.
• Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion.
• Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
• Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes.
• Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office, as well as student information systems and Indiana’s online IEP system.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.
• Holds case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students’ needs.
• Maintains accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepares documentation as required by law.
• Regularly monitors the implementation of the student’s IEP and provides progress reports to the staff, student, and/or family.
• Develops compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Maintains visibility in school building through classroom push-ins and communicates relevant information and data to staff.
• Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.
• Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals.
• Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.
• Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.
• Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.
• Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.
• Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.
• Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed that are assigned by school leadership.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Parental leaves
• Sabbatical leaves
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• Premiums
• Retirement plan with generous match or contribution into Teachers’ Retirement Fund for eligible employees
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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