Board of Education, Case Management, Child Support, Communication Skills, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Legal, Occupational Therapy, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Progress Reports, Regulations, Special Education, Speech and Language Pathology, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
Category: Certified Job Posting
Employment Type: Full Time
Building: O. J. Neighbours Elementary
Location: Wabash, IN
Contract Terms:
- 185 Day Contract; prorated for this year
- Start Date: August 10, 2026
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Certified benefits
Job Requirements:
- Indiana Special Education teaching license
Job Responsibilities:
- Create, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) regulations.
- Provide direct instruction in early learning skills such as language, motor skills, social skills, and basic academics (letters, numbers, shapes).
- Teach and reinforce appropriate behaviors and social skills using strategies like positive reinforcement and behavior plans.
- Adapt curriculum and teaching methods to accommodate different disabilities and developmental levels.
- Assess and monitor student progress regularly, using data to adjust instruction and update IEP goals.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports all learners.
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including case conference records, evaluation reports, progress reports, and service logs.
- Serve as a case manager and active participant in Case Conference Committee meetings, communicating effectively with families and team members.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and administrators to support student goals and ensure services are delivered appropriately.
- Communicate with parents and caregivers about student progress, needs, and strategies for support at home.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records related to IEPs, services, and student performance (required under Indiana special education rules).
- Coordinate with outside professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, medical staff) to support the whole child.
- Uphold confidentiality, adhere to Indiana special education law, and ensure all services align with federal and state regulations.
- Committed to Professional Learning Communities for school improvement.
- Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law.
- Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations.
- Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the superintendent, superintendent designee, or principal.
- Supports the school and district.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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