Functional Academics Teacher

Position Summary

Essential Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each student's IEP goals.
• Teach functional academic skills, including literacy, mathematics, communication, and daily living skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
• Implement positive behavior supports and classroom management strategies that promote student success.
• Collaborate with special education staff, related service providers, general education teachers, and families to support student growth.
• Monitor student progress, collect data, and maintain documentation related to IEP goals and instructional programming.
• Foster an engaging, supportive, and respectful classroom environment that promotes student independence and confidence.
• Supervise and effectively direct instructional assistants within the classroom.
• Participate in required meetings and collaborate with the school team to ensure students receive appropriate services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Teaching License with appropriate special education licensure or eligibility.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of special education instructional practices, behavior supports, and individualized instruction.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching in a Functional Academics, Life Skills, or Intensive Intervention classroom.
• Experience implementing IEPs and collecting student progress monitoring data.
• Familiarity with assistive technology, communication systems, and evidence-based instructional practices for students with significant disabilities.

Desired Candidate

The successful candidate is passionate about supporting students with disabilities, believes all students can learn and grow, and is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that build independence and prepare students for success both in and outside the classroom.