Head Start Special Education Pre-School Teacher

Head Start Special Education Pre‑School Teacher

Kokomo School Corporation DARROUGH CHAPEL/HEAD START - Kokomo, Indiana

Job : 5838130

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Summary: Provide diverse learning opportunities for early childhood classroom using hands‑on learning and interaction. Plan daily social‑emotional, literacy, and foundational mathematical learning experiences based on early childhood foundations and developmentally appropriate strategies for curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Serve as Teacher of Record and provide support and/or instruction for Head Start students with IEPs. Collaborate closely with other staff members. Follow all mandatory Head Start and state‑licensing requirements.

Certification and

Qualifications:

Valid Indiana Teaching License with Special Education certification and credentials to work with Early Childhood or Pre‑k/Kindergarten students;
Ability to work with young children;
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• 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—such as bending, kneeling, and reaching—as required in a classroom setting, as well as 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, July 31, 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.

Mr. Carlton Mable, Ed.S.

Assistant Superintendent

Administrative Service Center

P.O. Box 2188

Kokomo, Indiana 46904‑2188

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $48,000 to $76,500 Per Year

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

• Office of Human Resources
• 1500 S Washington St
• Kokomo, Indiana 46902
• Phone: