Special Education Teacher- Excel Center Grant Co.

Are you looking for a teaching career that is more flexible than the traditional school system?

Do you enjoy being part of a supportive and mission-based community?

Are you looking to help make a generational impact on families through curriculum?

At the Grant County Goodwill Excel Center, school days are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mondays through Thursdays are instructional and Fridays are flexible/preparatory days each week.

Example Duties and Activities

Designs and implements curricula and assessments that meet academic standards and measure progress towards student mastery of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills.

Holds case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals and benchmarks to meet students’ needs.

Maintains accurate and compliant student records (IEPs and 504s) and prepares documentation as required by law.

Regularly monitors the implementation of the student’s IEP and provides progress reports to the staff, student, and/or family.

Develops compliant and comprehensive transition plans.

Maintains visibility in school building through classroom push-ins and communicates relevant information and data to staff.

Identifies and tracks relevant student/school data/staff performance to set improvement and/or achievement goals and to drive future evaluation and feedback.

Develops personal professional/performance goals and action plans to reach goals. Reflects on prior goals and makes adjustments to professional practice and goals.

Works directly with the school director to develop and implement school-wide goals around graduation outcomes, enrollment needs, student achievement, retention, etc.

Assists staff with professional development, training, and goal setting.

Sets and maintains a high-performance culture for staff and students.

Participates in student recruitment, enrollment, and outreach efforts.

Supports the school community by attending events, outreach opportunities, etc.

Perform other duties as needed that are assigned by school leadership.

Degree and Credential Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a current Indiana Teaching Certification in Special Education-Mild and/or Intense Intervention.

Industry Standards - Displays a working knowledge of the Indiana Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.

Federal, State, and Local Compliance - Demonstrates comprehension of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.

Observations and Information Monitoring/Reporting - Is adept at performing student observations. Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning behaviors and goals.

Organizational Aptitude - Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.

Informed Decision-Making - Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Communication Skills - Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.

Coaching - Provides timely guidance and effective feedback to empower others to strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to improve instruction.

Teamwork - Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Contributes to creating a positive learning environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership.

Adaptability - Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.