SPED Teacher (K-5)

Christel House Schools•Indianapolis, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time K-5 Special Education Teacher for Academy South. This role involves creating empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for students and alumni, enabling them to actualize aspirations and develop leadership skills. The teacher will support the whole child, integrating character education and social-emotional learning strategies. The position offers autonomy in trying innovative classroom strategies and is supported by a collaborative staff including interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, social workers, and counselors.

Requirements

Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
Bachelor’s degree
Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Schools

Responsibilities

Maintaining all special education documentation and timelines for case conferences in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Ensuring the delivery of services outlined in individual education plans for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
Demonstrate a desire for working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
Participate in appropriate professional activities.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.