Essential Skills Teacher

JOB POSTING

September 17, 2026

Essential Skills Teacher

Location: Triton Central Elementary School

Contract: 184 Days

Position Description:

The Special Education Essential Skills teacher is responsible for the academic education of students with special needs and the implementation of life and social skills.

Qualifications:

Moderate Intervention, or equivalent, Special Education licensure through the Indiana Department of Education.

Responsibilities:

Provide instruction in the core functional academic areas of reading, math, science and social studies, as well as daily living skills

Provide strong classroom management - behavior plans, functional behavior assessments, etc.

Implement strategies to help students work independently, when needed (i.e., picture schedule, task list, etc.)

Communicate in a positive, professional manner with staff/parents/students regarding student and program needs and progress

Develop quality, compliant IEPs for students

Implement IEP goals and move students toward meeting those goals

Collect and report data on IEPs

Observe policies and procedures of Triton Central Schools

Assist in scheduling, program planning, trainings, problem solving and documentation

Assist students with physical needs such as toileting, feeding, personal hygiene, lifting/transferring

Assist students in the implementation of assistive technology, as needed

Effectively manage instructional assistants assigned to the classroom

Compensation:

This is a 184-day contract position. Salary is commensurate with experience and follows the Northwestern Consolidated School District pay scale.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should contact Mrs. Joanna Mulligan and submit the following:

1. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience.

2. A current resume.

3. Copies of teaching certification(s).

4. Contact information for three professional references.

5. Application - https://www.tritoncentral.org/page/applications

Mrs. Joanna Mulligan, Special Education Director

Triton Central Elementary

4976 W. 600 North

Fairland, IN 46126

jmulligan@tritoncentral.org

Phone: 317-835-7461 x1048

Triton Central Schools District does not discriminate on the basis of Protected Classes, race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.