What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Options Charter Schools?
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Options Schools, founded in 2002, are free public schools serving students in grades 6-12 in 134 school districts across Indiana. With a high quality, individualized approach to education, Options Schools specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment, unparalleled support and low student to teacher ratios.
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Options Schools is currently looking to expand teaching positions at the Kokomo campus. The person in this role will be responsible for a student caseload of approximately 12 students.
How Do We Support Our Teachers?
- Low Student to Staff Ratios
- Resources & Prep Time
- Professional Development
- Proactive Communication
- Team Collaboration
Responsibilities
- Provide coordination for special education services including development of IEP’s
- Accommodate the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based on upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
- Maintain accurate and compliant student records and prepare documentation as required by law
- Hold the case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet student’s needs
- Regularly monitor the implementation of the student’s IEP and provides progress reports to the student and/or family
- Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans
- Ensure any needed accommodations and modifications on district, statewide, and national assessments are implemented according to the student’s IEP
Qualifications:
Individuals should possess the following characteristics:
- Flexible
- Open-minded
- Dedicated
- Innovative
- Reflective
- Collaborative
- Communicative
- Timely
- Professional
Requirements
- Hold an appropriate Indiana teacher license: Licensed in special education-mild and/or intense certification required
- Experience using Indiana's Special Programs Platform
- Demonstrate knowledge of state standards
- Possess an ability to support and guide adults as well as students
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Possess organization and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Internet use
- An ability to learn new technology tools
Benefits:
Salary Teacher contract and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, 403(b) matching annuity, contribution to state pension fund, professional development, and paid time off.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000