Special Education Arches Teacher 24/25 SY

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization

committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think

critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a

purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to

succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and

authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse

opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an

organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the

Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher who will positively impact student success by

planning, carrying out, evaluating, and supervising instructional activities. Our Special Education

Teacher plays a key role in ensuring that students receive access to rigorous math curriculum and

instruction through authentic engagement. As a member of the Unified Student Supports Team,

you will receive excellent benefits, opportunities to grow within your role and the organization,

and collaborative and supportive colleagues who put students first.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and

provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• May serve as Teacher of Record or Teacher of Service in accordance with the District’s
  
  

Special Education Procedures Manual and Article 7

• Participates in case conference committee meetings as students’ teacher to assist in
  
  

developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet student needs.

• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student’s IEP and provide progress reports to
  
  

the student’s parent.

• Ensures students’ IEPs are available to the appropriate teachers and service providers who
  
  

are responsible for implementation of the IEP.

• Ensures all supplementary aids, services, program modifications and supports for school
  
  

personnel are provided in accordance with each student’s IEP.

• Ensures any accommodations on statewide or district assessments are implemented
  
  

according to the student’s IEP.

• Participates in reevaluations of the student.
• When serving as Teacher of Records, ensures the case conference committee is informed
  
  

of any modifications made to the student’s IEP in accordance with 511 IAC 7-42-9(e)(2)

and 511 IAC 7-42-9(g).

• Works with administrators, other Teachers, and/or instructional teams to plan and implement instruction according to the District approved and adopted curriculum;
• Develops daily lesson plans and presents lessons, using a variety of instructional methods
  
  

and techniques, to ensure that the Teacher effectively covers the curriculum in a timely

manner throughout the semester or school year

• Monitors, assists, corrects, re-teaches and remediates student performance to ensure
  
  

student progress;

• Diagnoses and analyzes student progress and programs for the purpose of providing
  
  

appropriate instruction based on the developmental stages and needs of students;

• Effectively manages student behavior in the classroom and throughout the building, and
  
  

administers appropriate discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior;

• Maintains contact with parents through parent-teacher conferences, telephone, written
  
  

communications, and District approved platforms;adjustments (error pattern analysis),

evaluate social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports

• Participates in faculty meetings, staff development activities, and personal professional
  
  

growth activities focused on the acquisition of new and improved skills and knowledge;

• Conducts standardized tests in accordance with State guidelines, District policies, the
  
  

Principal’s expectations;

• Maintains all records as required, including but not limited to grade books, attendance
  
  

records and student progress reports;

• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used in
  
  

the District. With the support of the District, attends training to ensure skill level in

various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position;

• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities his or her designee may
  
  

assign.

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the Special Education Teacher, you might:

• Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual
  
  

needs of all students

• Support students in reaching their individualized education plan goals and standards
• Provide direct, explicit comprehension instruction
• Write Individualized Education Plans for students on your caseload
• Hold parent conferences regarding academic achievement and behavioral issues
• Work collaboratively with other staff
  
  

WHAT YOU’ll BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Highly-developed communications skills (written/verbal) and interpersonal savvy
• Results/action-orientation; project management skills
• Racial equity mindset and other critical indicators related to DEI
• Organizational agility; developed negotiation skills
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, diversity and trust
• Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced
  
  

environment

• Strong strategic analysis skills
• Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet IPS Instructional needs
• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among
  
  

a diverse group of actors

• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities
• Close attention to detail coupled with the ability to exercise good judgment
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
• Personal qualities of maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and diligence
• Ability to effectively allocate and prioritize time to several tasks to ensure completion of
  
  

all

Education, Certification, And Licensure Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Education (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• Valid Indiana Teaching License in Special Education
• Working knowledge of federal and state special education laws, rules, and practices
  
  

including IDEA and Article 7

• Broad knowledge of Indiana and IPS special education policies, practices and programs
  
  

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

Not eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,

handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee

is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The

employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by

this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to

adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate

in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color,

religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy,

veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,

marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally

recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation,

threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or

work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the

above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is

not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this

position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job