Middle School Special Education Teacher

Middle School Special Education Teacher

Kokomo School Corporation, Petitt Park Middle School – Kokomo, Indiana

Job : 5747843

Final date to receive applications: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Special Education Teacher

Pettit Park Middle School

Job Summary: Serve as Teacher of Record; prepare students for the changing world in which they live; provide diverse learning opportunities using real‑world projects and experiences; receive ongoing training; participate in district and building‑level professional development; collaborate with other teachers.

Certification and

Qualifications:

Valid Indiana Mild Interventions teaching certification (Grades 6‑8) required; demonstration of leadership; strong skills in interpersonal communication and collaboration; history of using differentiated strategies in instruction; demonstrated ability to integrate technology in instruction.

• Assess and document student progress, providing feedback to students and parents.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and collaborative planning.
• Supervise students during school activities, field trips, and breaks.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavior.
• Comply with school policies, state regulations, and ethical teaching standards.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during classroom instruction and supervision.
• Manual dexterity to operate classroom technology and equipment.
• Visual and auditory ability to monitor student behavior and respond to classroom situations.
• Ability to move quickly in response to student safety needs.
• Ability to perform light physical activities—including bending, kneeling, and reaching—as required in a classroom setting, and to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicant deadline to receive applications: Friday, June 26, 2026. Interested candidates should apply online at . If you need assistance with your online application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (765) 455‑8000.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $48,000 to $76,500 per year

Job Categories: Special Education >
Emotionally Disabled

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Office of Human Resources
• 1500 S Washington St
• Kokomo, Indiana 46902
• Phone: 765‑455‑8000