Teacher, Early Childhood Pre-K; Special Education

Teacher, Early Childhood Pre-K (Special Education)

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job : 5931605

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: Teacher, Early Childhood Pre-K (Special Education)

CLASSIFICATION: Certified Position

REPORTS TO: Preschool Special Education Coordinator and Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a valid Indiana Teaching License or a valid license in another state with the ability to obtain an Indiana License or a degree in the teaching content area with the ability to obtain an Indiana License
• Such alternatives to the above as the Administration may find appropriate and acceptable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches Special Education courses per the Indiana Academic Standards.
• Maintains and continues education of content, curriculum, methods, materials and equipment appropriate for student instruction.
• Plans and implements lesson plans based on school objectives and the needs/abilities of students.
• Ensures that instructional environment is inviting, clean, safe and conducive to learning.
• Coordinates instructional activities with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, to maximize learning opportunities.
• Assesses student achievement and maintains appropriate documentation for institutional and individual re-reporting purposes.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with students, peers and parents.
• Establishes, communicates and encourages high standards of student performance.
• Monitors, assesses, and provides appropriate feedback of student performance and progress.
• Keeps attendance reports.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Performs non-instructional duties affecting the school program.
• Implements school policy and pertinent law.
• Participates in professional development activities;
  Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom, school building and school grounds.
• Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, and counsels them in adjustment and academic problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Principal and/or other designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

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