WES - TEMPORARY - Elementary Special Education Teacher

John Glenn School Corporation is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This is a TEMPORARY position at Walkerton Elementary School. The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential.

Job Requirements:

• Design and deliver engaging standard-aligned content to Special Education students
• Use data to drive instruction, remediation, and enrichment
• Maintain high standards of academic and behavioral excellence
• Build relationships and sustain contact with students' families
• Collaborate with colleagues in a professional learning community, particularly the School Psychologist, Special Education Chairperson, Case Conference Coordinator, Building Administration, and General Education Teachers
• Develop and implement an Individualized Education Plan, and/or Behavior Plan for each child complementary to his/her educational, social, and emotional strengths and weaknesses as defined through the evaluation and IEP process
• Complete IDOE required annual assessments (i.e., IAM, IREAD, ILEARN)
• Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies, as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons, and learning environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or enrolled in a transition to teaching program for Special Education.
• Valid Indiana Special Education teaching license. Candidates with pending licensure may be considered.
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement positive behavior support strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction, assessment, and communication.
• Current CPR, Heimlich Maneuver, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of Child Suicide Awareness and Prevention training (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of background checks and fingerprinting as required by Indiana law.