Special Education Teacher

Discovery Charter School, located in Porter, is a K-8 school serving 500+ students from Northwest Indiana. Discovery has established itself as one of the top performing charter schools in the State of Indiana. As a Special Education Teacher you will:

• Work with students in grades K-8
• Regularly monitor the implementation of students’ IEPs
• Write individual education plans and assist teachers with meeting the requirements of IEPs
• Inform each staff member of his or her specific responsibilities related to the implementation of students’ IEP
• Schedule, attend, and facilitate case conferences
• Support and contribute to the evaluation or re-evaluation process
• Maintain regular communication of student progress with both student’s families and staff
• Demonstrate effective instructional and classroom management approaches to students across all disabilities
• Collaborate with the general education classroom teacher, as well as the special education staff, on curriculum and student needs

• Be creative, enthusiastic, and have a passion for helping students reach their personal best
• Demonstrate content knowledge through lesson planning and engaging instruction
• Develop positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and families
• Demonstrate strong instructional skills and classroom management

• A current Indiana Teacher’s License is required
• Special Education license not required, but must be willing to obtain a Special Education license
• Must demonstrate a commitment to professional growth
• Pass a background check