K-8 Special Education Teacher — IEP Champion & Collaborator

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

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will:

- 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

Job Qualifications:

- 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