Instructor Of Special Education

About the Excel Center

The Excel Center – Northern Indiana is a high-quality, free, public high school for adult learners 18 and older. We provide coursework toward completing the required credits for students to earn an Indiana Core 40 diploma (not a TASC/GED/HSE program). Our students benefit from a structured learning environment with direct/ face‑to‑face instruction, an accelerated format, small classes and individualized attention that meets the unique needs of adult learners.

All students are assigned a life coach providing academic and personal counseling to support students pursuing their goals. Our staff have a significant impact on the lives of students seeking a second chance to change their lives. The Excel Center also requires students to earn industry‑recognized certificates and/or dual credit college courses.

As an Instructor, you will hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. We seek teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team. The instructor will facilitate learning for students attending Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. He/she employs a student‑centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs, approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one‑on‑one instruction, seminars, self‑paced lessons, and online learning environments. Instructors employ high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The position will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to the Indiana State Standards.

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract prospective students through outreach and events.
• Provide coordination for special education services including development of IEPs and coordination of referrals to outside resources.
• Provide coordination for English Language Learners including development of ILPs, administer W‑APT screening to all new ELLs, ensure proper accommodations for ELLs, and coordinate the implementation of WIDA ACCESS once per year.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and prepare documentation as required by law.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience post‑licensing, preferred.
• Flexible availability for daytime and evening classes.
• Experience using IIEP; preferred.
• Experience with timelines and goal setting associated with IEPs, 504 Plans, and ILPs.
• Current driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

$50,000 per year