Special Education Teacher
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Englewood
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- Bachelor's degree required; degree in special education or a related education field preferred.
- Valid Indiana special education teaching license appropriate to the assigned grade levels and disability area required. An Indiana-approved alternative special education license may be accepted when i
- Minimum of two years of experience working with secondary students preferred; high school special education experience strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of IDEA, Indiana Article 7, IEP development and implementation, transition planning, and student confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to deliver specially designed instruction, differentiate curriculum, implement positive behavior supports, and use assessment data to improve learning.
- Experience using Indiana IEP (IIEP) or comparable special education documentation systems preferred.
- Strong organization, deadline management, written and verbal communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with diverse students and families and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to use instructional and assistive technology; experience in a nontraditional or project-based high school setting preferred.
Full description
About Us
Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS) is a mission-driven network of schools founded in partnership with Purdue University. Our vision is to inspire students through STEM-focused, real-world experiences, empowering them to become problem-solvers and skilled achievers who succeed in technical and STEM-related postsecondary programs and high-tech careers. At PPHS, we are committed to academic rigor and providing every student with the resources to succeed in higher education, particularly at institutions of the caliber of Purdue University.
Our core values guide everything we do:
- Act as 1
- Nurture student genius
- Start from Yes
- Do the right thing
- Get it done
Job Summary
The Special Education Teacher provides specially designed instruction and coordinates individualized services for high school students with disabilities. The teacher serves as Teacher of Record for an assigned caseload, develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and supports access to rigorous learning, graduation pathways, and postsecondary opportunities.
Working within the PPHS STEM-focused, design-based learning model, the Special Education Teacher collaborates with general education teachers, families, school leaders, and related service providers to remove barriers, monitor student progress, and promote student independence and belonging.
This position has a sign-on bonus of $5,000. Responsibilities and DutiesSpecially Designed Instruction and Curriculum Access
- Plan and deliver individualized, evidence-based instruction aligned with IEP goals, Indiana academic standards, and each student's disability-related needs.
- Provide direct instruction, small-group interventions, resource support, and co-teaching or classroom consultation consistent with assigned services and student IEPs.
- Adapt the content, methodology, and delivery of instruction; implement required accommodations, modifications, accessible materials, and assistive technology.
- Collaborate with teachers to make STEM projects, design-based problem solving, and other learning experiences accessible while maintaining appropriate academic expectations.
- ·Teach academic, organizational, executive functioning, self-advocacy, and functional skills as identified in student IEPs.
IEP Development and Caseload Management
- Serve as Teacher of Record for an assigned caseload and coordinate the development, implementation, review, and revision of individualized IEPs.
- Prepare present levels of performance, measurable annual goals, services, accommodations, and other required IEP components using assessment data and student and family input.
- Coordinate and participate in case conference committee meetings, including required notices, scheduling, preparation, and follow-up, in collaboration with designated special education leadership.