Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School·Gary, Indiana
Provide K-12 special education to equip scholars with academic proficiency and life-ready skills. Inspire students to realize their potential while partnering with parents to create a nurturing learning environment.
We light the way, so our scholars can lead their lives. We offer a K-12 education that equips scholars with the life-ready skills and academic proficiency they need to thrive in the college or career of their choosing. We partner with parents to create a nurturing and consistent environment where our scholars can risk self-discovery. We embrace their diverse backgrounds, academic abilities, and passions, so each of our scholars can graduate confident in who they are and ready to pursue a purposeful life.
Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools is currently seeking Special Education Teachers to join us!
Looking for courageous and mission-driven teachers who inspire all scholars to see and realize their own brilliance and limitless potential.
If you are wondering if you should apply and if NWILCS is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process.
A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for four-year colleges and beyond.
A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
An academic coach who provides consistent, relevant, and individualized feedback based on in-class observations.
The opportunity to grow as a professional and advance to leadership roles in the organization such as grade level lead, instructional coach, culture dean, and other leadership opportunities.
A school with a strong commitment to community and family engagement.
Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback.
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Market context
Indiana special education teacher roles typically show steady demand because schools need licensed educators who can support students with diverse learning needs. These positions are competitive when candidates bring an Indiana Department of Education license or clear progress toward one, plus a strong commitment to student success. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show licensure status, classroom experience, and collaboration skills.
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