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John Glenn School Corporation is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This is a TEMPORARY position at Walkerton Elementary School. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential.
Job Requirements:
- Design and deliver engaging standard-aligned content to Special Education students
- Use data to drive instruction, remediation, and enrichment
- Maintain high standards of academic and behavioral excellence
- Build relationships and sustain contact with students' families
- Collaborate with colleagues in a professional learning community, particularly the School Psychologist, Special Education Chairperson, Case Conference Coordinator, Building Administration, and General Education Teachers
- Develop and implement an Individualized Education Plan, and/or Behavior Plan for each child complementary to his/her educational, social, and emotional strengths and weaknesses as defined through the evaluation and IEP process
- Complete IDOE required annual assessments (i.e., IAM, IREAD, ILEARN)
- Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff
- Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies, as appropriate
- Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Special Education or enrolled in a transition to teaching program for Special Education.
- Valid Indiana Special Education teaching license. Candidates with pending licensure may be considered.
- Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement positive behavior support strategies.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in using technology for instruction, assessment, and communication.
- Current CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Completion of Child Suicide Awareness and Prevention training (or willingness to obtain).
- Successful completion of background checks and fingerprinting as required by Indiana law.
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