Elementary Special Education Teacher

Category: Certified Job Posting

Employment Type: Full Time

Building: O. J. Neighbours Elementary

Location: Wabash, IN

Contract Terms:

• 185 Day Contract; prorated for this year
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Certified benefits

Job Requirements:

• Indiana Special Education teaching license

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) regulations.
• Provide direct instruction in early learning skills such as language, motor skills, social skills, and basic academics (letters, numbers, shapes).
• Teach and reinforce appropriate behaviors and social skills using strategies like positive reinforcement and behavior plans.
• Adapt curriculum and teaching methods to accommodate different disabilities and developmental levels.
• Assess and monitor student progress regularly, using data to adjust instruction and update IEP goals.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that supports all learners.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including case conference records, evaluation reports, progress reports, and service logs.
• Serve as a case manager and active participant in Case Conference Committee meetings, communicating effectively with families and team members.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and administrators to support student goals and ensure services are delivered appropriately.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about student progress, needs, and strategies for support at home.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records related to IEPs, services, and student performance (required under Indiana special education rules).
• Coordinate with outside professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, medical staff) to support the whole child.
• Uphold confidentiality, adhere to Indiana special education law, and ensure all services align with federal and state regulations.
• Committed to Professional Learning Communities for school improvement.
• Conducts assigned activities from the administration, in conformity with the approved policies of the Board of Education and State and Federal Law.
• Participates cooperatively with the principal in performance evaluations.
• Performs other duties as assigned at the request of the superintendent, superintendent designee, or principal.
• Supports the school and district.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.