Special Education Inclusion Teacher 22/23 SY
Company: Indianapolis Public Schools
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
TITLE: Special Education TeacherWHO WE ARE:Indianapolis Public
Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational
organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to
empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively,
and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams
with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in
which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to
create their own future.Led by forward-thinking leadership and our
commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic
engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our
staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a
challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for
people who are passionate about education and who are committed to
the Indianapolis community.SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:We are looking
for a Special Education Teacher who will positively impact student
success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising
instructional activities. Our Special Education Teacher plays a key
role in ensuring that students receive access to rigorous math
curriculum and instruction through authentic engagement. As a
member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive
excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the
organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put
students first.WHAT YOU'LL DO:The following outlines what your core
duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides
a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.Core Duties
and Responsibilities
- May serve as Teacher of Record or Teacher of Service in
accordance with the District's Special Education Procedures Manual
and Article 7
- Participates in case conference committee meetings as students'
teacher to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and
objectives to meet student needs.
- Regularly monitor the implementation of the student's IEP and
provide progress reports to the student's parent.
- Ensures students' IEPs are available to the appropriate
teachers and service providers who are responsible for
implementation of the IEP.
- Ensures all supplementary aids, services, program modifications
and supports for school personnel are provided in accordance with
each student's IEP.
- Ensures any accommodations on statewide or district assessments
are implemented according to the student's IEP.
- Participates in reevaluations of the student.
- When serving as Teacher of Records, ensures the case conference
committee is informed of any modifications made to the student's
IEP in accordance with 511 IAC 7-42-9(e)(2) and 511 IAC
7-42-9(g).
- Works with administrators, other Teachers, and/or instructional
teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District
approved and adopted curriculum;
- Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons, using a
variety of instructional methods and techniques, to ensure that the
Teacher effectively covers the curriculum in a timely manner
throughout the semester or school year
- Monitors, assists, corrects, re-teaches and remediates student
performance to ensure student progress;
- Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the
purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the
developmental stages and needs of students;
- Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom and
throughout the building, and administers appropriate discipline
when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
- Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher
conferences, telephone, written communications, and District
approved platforms;adjustments (error pattern analysis), evaluate
social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress
reports
- Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities,
and personal professional growth activities focused on the
acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge;
- Conducts standardized tests in accordance with State
guidelines, District policies, the Principal's expectations;
- Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to
grade books, attendance records and student progress reports;
- Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as
job appropriate, being used in the District. With the support of
the District, attends training to ensure skill level in various
technologies is at the level required to perform in current
position;
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other
responsibilities his or her designee may assign.
"Day In the Life" OverviewOn a regular day, as the Special
Education Teacher, you might:
- Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional
materials to meet the individual needs of all students
- Support students in reaching their individualized education
plan goals and standards
- Provide direct, explicit comprehension instruction
- Write Individualized Education Plans for students on your
caseload
- Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and
behavioral issues
- Work collaboratively with other staffWHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS
AND MINDSETSAs an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able
to achieve the following:
- Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and
interpersonal savvy
- Results/action-orientation; project management skills
- Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to
DEI
- Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
- Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity
and trust
- Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of
ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Strong strategic analysis skills
- Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS
Instructional needs
- A track record of developing and maintaining strong working
relationships with and among a diverse group of actors
- Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and
writing capabilities
- Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise
good judgment
- Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and
interpersonal skills
- Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they
arise
- Ability to work well independently as well as
collaboratively
- Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with
professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
- Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic,
sense of humor, and diligence
- Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several
tasks to ensure completion of all
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year
college or university
- Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
- Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws,
rules, and practices including IDEA and Article 7
- Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies,
practices and programs
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:ExemptELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:Not
eligible
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its
nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs,
facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex,
age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence
victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized
protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or
ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form
of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment
that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability
to learn or work.DISCLAIMER:Essential functions, as defined under
the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description
is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all
essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not
routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential
function.TITLE: Special Education TeacherWHO WE ARE:Indianapolis
Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational
organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to
empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively,
and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams
with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in
which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to
create their own future.Led by forward-thinking leadership and our
commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic
engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our
staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a
challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for
people who are passionate about education and who are committed to
the Indianapolis community.SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:We are looking
for a Special Education Teacher who will positively impact student
success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising
instructional activities. Our Special Education Teacher plays a key
role in ensuring that students receive access to rigorous math
curriculum and instruction through authentic engagement. As a
member of the Unified Student Supports Team, you will receive
excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the
organization, and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put
students first.WHAT YOU'LL DO:The following outlines what your core
duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides
a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.Core Duties
and Responsibilities
- May serve as Teacher of Record or Teacher of Service in
accordance with the District's Special Education Procedures Manual
and Article 7
- Participates in case conference committee meetings as students'
teacher to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and
objectives to meet student needs.
- Regularly monitor the implementation of the student's IEP and
provide progress reports to the student's parent.
- Ensures students' IEPs are available to the appropriate
teachers and service providers who are responsible for
implementation of the IEP.
- Ensures all supplementary aids, services, program modifications
and supports for school personnel are provided in accordance with
each student's IEP.
- Ensures any accommodations on statewide or district assessments
are implemented according to the student's IEP.
- Participates in reevaluations of the student.
- When serving as Teacher of Records, ensures the case conference
committee is informed of any modifications made to the student's
IEP in accordance with 511 IAC 7-42-9(e)(2) and 511 IAC
7-42-9(g).
- Works with administrators, other Teachers, and/or instructional
teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District
approved and adopted curriculum;
- Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons, using a
variety of instructional methods and techniques, to ensure that the
Teacher effectively covers the curriculum in a timely manner
throughout the semester or school year
- Monitors, assists, corrects, re-teaches and remediates student
performance to ensure student progress;
- Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the
purpose of providing appropriate instruction based on the
developmental stages and needs of students;
- Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom and
throughout the building, and administers appropriate discipline
when necessary to achieve proper behavior;
- Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher
conferences, telephone, written communications, and District
approved platforms;adjustments (error pattern analysis), evaluate
social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress
reports
- Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities,
and personal professional growth activities focused on the
acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge;
- Conducts standardized tests in accordance with State
guidelines, District policies, the Principal's expectations;
- Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to
grade books, attendance records and student progress reports;
- Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as
job appropriate, being used in the District. With the support of
the District, attends training to ensure skill level in various
technologies is at the level required to perform in current
position;
- Performs such other tasks and assumes such other
responsibilities his or her designee may assign.
"Day In the Life" OverviewOn a regular day, as the Special
Education Teacher, you might:
- Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional
materials to meet the individual needs of all students
- Support students in reaching their individualized education
plan goals and standards
- Provide direct, explicit comprehension instruction
- Write Individualized Education Plans for students on your
caseload
- Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and
behavioral issues
- Work collaboratively with other staffWHAT YOU'll BRING: SKILLS
AND MINDSETSAs an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able
to achieve the following:
- Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and
interpersonal savvy
- Results/action-orientation; project management skills
- Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to
DEI
- Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
- Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity
and trust
- Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of
ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Strong strategic analysis skills
- Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS
Instructional needs
- A track record of developing and maintaining strong working
relationships with and among a diverse group of actors
- Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and
writing capabilities
- Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise
good judgment
- Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and
interpersonal skills
- Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they
arise
- Ability to work well independently as well as
collaboratively
- Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with
professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
- Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic,
sense of humor, and diligence
- Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several
tasks to ensure completion of all
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year
college or university
- Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
- Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws,
rules, and practices including IDEA and Article 7
- Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies,
practices and programs
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:ExemptELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:Not
eligible
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee
frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is
occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EEOC STATEMENT:Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its
nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs,
facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex,
age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military
status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence
victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized
protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or
ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form
of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment
that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability
to learn or work.DISCLAIMER:Essential functions, as defined under
the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above
representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description
is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all
essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this
position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not
routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential
function.
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