Special Education Teacher

Eleutheria•Kendallville, IN

1d•$40 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

For the 2026/27 school year, the Special Education Teacher will provide instruction to students in a high school applied skills setting in Kendallville, Indiana. The role conducts assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers educational support to help students improve their skills and access their education. The teacher collaborates with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to maximize student outcomes. The position designs and implements legally mandated, customized educational plans; adapts lessons and uses specialized techniques to accommodate students’ learning styles and abilities; monitors academic and behavioral performance; and updates IEP goals based on assessment data. It also involves coordinating special education documentation, maintaining confidential records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, implementing behavior intervention plans, and supervising or mentoring instructional assistants or paraprofessionals. This is a full-time, school-based position paying $40–$48 per hour. A current Indiana Professional Educator’s License with a Special Education endorsement is required.

Requirements

Current Indiana Department of Education Professional Educator’s License with a Special Education endorsement.
Criminal and DCS background checks.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Special Education Teacher.
Intense Intervention license.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices and special education programs.
Experience with school-based caseload management.

Responsibilities

Design and implement legally mandated, customized educational plans outlining student goals, services, and accommodations.
Modify standard lesson plans and use specialized teaching techniques, such as multisensory learning and scaffolding, to meet students’ learning styles and abilities.
Use formal and informal tools to monitor academic and behavioral performance and update IEP goals based on the data.
Collaborate with general education teachers, parents, school counselors, speech therapists, administrators, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Coordinate special education documentation, maintain confidential records, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
Implement behavior intervention plans, use positive reinforcement, and manage classroom crises to maintain a safe learning environment.
Oversee and mentor instructional assistants or paraprofessionals who provide direct student support.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver educational support to help students improve their skills and access their education.