Special Education Satellite Teacher 25/26 SY

About the position

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is seeking a Special Education Teacher who will positively impact student success by planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising instructional activities. The 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, written communications, and District approved platforms.
• Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities, and personal professional growth activities.
• 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.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Ability to 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 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.

Benefits

• Generous Compensation: Starting pay of $53,460 - $94,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Access to top-tier health plans covering medical, dental, and vision needs.
• Flexible Wellness Leave: 70 hours of sick leave in the first year, plus personal days and school breaks.
• Incentivized Discounts through IPS Wellness Program: Opportunities to earn discounts on medical premiums.