Special Education Teacher jobs in Gary, IN

Assignment Category:  1.0

Education Required Level:  Bachelor’s Degree, minimum

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides an educational program for students with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Works cooperatively with the classroom teachers who have students with emotional disabilities or behavioral needs in their general education classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students, assisting in classroom intervention strategies, and assisting the student with regular education class assignments.
• Communicates regularly with parents and professional staff regarding the educational, social, and personal needs of the student.
• Participates as a member of the Special Education Building Team. Assists in screening, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding the placement and program for these students.
• Develops and implements an individualized education program and behavior plan for each child complimentary to his/her educational, social and emotional strengths and weaknesses as defined through the evaluation and I.E.P. process.
• Completes necessary reports and daily record keeping as required by state and local policies and procedures.
• Consults with administrative and supervisory personnel regarding progress and problems of students in the program.
• Implements a system of tracking and evaluating students’ academic and social performance on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates effective behavioral strategies for students placed in the program
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment. Instruction can be provided within the regular classroom setting, resource setting, or small classroom setting.
•  Formally and informally assess the student learning (rather than relying solely on standardized curriculum) to create a comprehensive learning program.
•  Set high expectations that are suitable for the students. Assessments may be differentiated based on each individual student plan. This may require developing alternative assessments.
•  Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
•  Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Use relevant technology to support instruction
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
•  Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
•  Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
•  Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff
•  Conduct case conferences (initial, annual, other) as required
•  Interpret assessment results for parents and, where appropriate, for students and school staff
•  Assist in the development of other components of students' developmental, health and social history as required
•  Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate
•  Provide in-service training and make recommendations for parents and support staff on special education issues
• Complete DOE required annual assessments (i.e., IAM, ILEARN)
•  Attend and participate in special education staff meetings
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of Michigan City Area Schools and State of Indiana
• Possess or be eligible for Indiana certification
• Relevant endorsement is required (eg Mild Disabilities, Moderate Disabilities, etc.)
• Relevant teaching or student teaching experience

Salary and Benefits

Payment Type:  Salary, per MCEA Agreement

Benefits:  Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance

The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.