Special Education Teacher Requirements:
Instructional Planning and Delivery:
- Develop and implement specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEP goals and state standards.
- Provide direct instruction in small groups or one-on-one settings to address academic, behavioral, functional, or social-emotional needs.
- Modify curriculum materials, assessments, and instructional strategies to ensure access to grade-level content.
- Use evidence-based interventions for reading, math, writing, behavior, and executive functioning.
- Maintain daily instructional logs, service minutes, and IEP progress monitoring data.
IEP Compliance & Case Management:
- Develop, write, and update accurate, compliant IEPs in accordance with Article 7 and federal IDEA requirements.
- Conduct or coordinate required assessments, data reviews, and progress monitoring.
- Hold annual IEP meetings, case conferences, and all required parent meetings.
- Ensure accommodations and modifications are implemented consistently across all settings.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all special education records.
Student Support & Differentiation:
- Support students with varied needs, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, OHI/ADHD, speech-language needs, developmental delays, and more.
- Collaborate with related service providers (SLP, OT, PT, behavior specialists) to integrate supports.
- Provide behavioral interventions, support plans, or social skills instruction as needed.
- Assist in implementing MTSS/RTI strategies and identifying students who may require special education evaluation.
Collaboration & Inclusion Support:
- Work closely with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and co-teaching models.
- Support teachers in implementing IEP accommodations, differentiation strategies, and classroom interventions.
- Communicate regularly with families to discuss progress, needs, concerns, and growth.
- Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, professional development, and school events.
Professional Development & Growth:
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to special education law, instructional practices, behavior supports, and disability-specific strategies.
- Implement feedback from administrators, instructional coaches, and service providers.
- Stay current with Article 7 updates, best practices for inclusive education, and system-wide special education expectations.
Special Education Teacher Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related field.
- Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education (Mild Intervention, Severe/Intense, or equivalent) or ability to obtain one.
- Knowledge of IDEA, Article 7, IEP development, compliance, and case management.
- Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Must complete and clear all required Indiana background checks for school personnel.
Please ensure you include 2-3 professional references with your application.