Teacher, Special Education IMPACT

Teacher, Special Education IMPACT

Position Type:

Special Education

Date Posted:

2/16/2026

Location:

Avon Middle School West

Date Available:

07/27/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Job Functions:

The primary function of the special education teacher is to plan, guide, and evaluate the learning process of the students for whom they are responsible.

Salary:
Range $54,000-$98,400

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Assigned Workday Calendar: 185 Days

Job Status:
Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Benefits:
Teaching positions are eligible for medical and dental insurance as well as supplemental benefits such as vision, life insurance, disability, etc. Provided long-term disability, TRF, 401(a) Retirement.

Paid Time Off Benefits: 9 sick days/4 personal days

Holiday Pay:
Not Eligible

Qualifications:

* Education:

Bachelor's Degree

* Certification:
Appropriate Indiana Special Education Certification

* Experience:

None required

* Other:
Ability to maintain a positive relationship with pupils, staff, parents, and the community

Essential Functions:

* The primary function of the special education teacher is to plan, guide and evaluate the learning process of the students for whom they are responsible.

* Able to work effectively and communicate with a wide range of students, staff and administration.

* Proficient and competent demonstration of reading and writing capabilities.

* Strong human relation skills, including professional tact, diplomacy and presentation.

* Multi-tasking ability and strong organizational skills.

* Ability to utilize 21st century technological skills to enhance teaching and learning.

* Uses data effectively to guide and to differentiate to meet the individual needs of students.

* Demonstrates a wide variety of objective-based lesson preparations that are aligned to state content standards.

* Designs formative assessments that measure progress towards mastery and informed instruction.

* Maintains and analyzes accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, Article 7, district policy and administrative procedures.

* Develops student understanding and mastery of lesson objectives.

* Demonstrates content knowledge and delivers instructional material that is factually correct, clear, concise, and well organized while adjusting for student needs.

* Provides multiple ways of engaging students with content aligned to the lesson objectives by utilizing a variety of learning modalities and intelligence.

* Uses a variety of methods to check for understanding that are successful in capturing the teacher's knowledge of the students' understanding.

* Develops a higher level of understanding through rigorous instruction and student engagement.

* Maximizes instructional time.

* Creates a classroom culture of respect, collaboration, and student safety.

* Establishes a classroom environment that promotes high expectations for the academic success of all students.

* Contributes ideas and expertise to further the schools' mission and initiatives.

* Dedicates time efficiently when needed for helping students and peers outside of class.

* Seeks out and participates in regular opportunities to collaborate with and to learn from peers.

* Welcomes constructive feedback while seeking ways to implement new practices, instructional techniques, and teacher knowledge.

* Displays commitment to the education of all his/her students while attempting to remedy obstacles around student achievement.

* Engages in all forms of parent outreach required by the school in order to promote student learning, participation and achievement.

* Be an example of exemplary adult behavior for students.

* Projects a genuine care and concern for all students.

* Special Education teachers will comply with the following Article 7 provisions:

* Provides direct services to the student according to their IEP, and or, serve as a consultant and resource person to all other personnel providing services to the student.

* Participates in the case conference committee meeting and evaluations as the student's teacher to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives, to meet the student's needs.

* Monitors and evaluates student outcomes, by…