Special Education Teacher (2026-2027) LD John H Castle Elementary

Special Education Teacher - LD Resource Classroom

Primary purpose:
To empower students with disabilities to reach their full potential advocate for their rights and inclusion and ensure they have the necessary support and resources to thrive academically and socially. Special education teacher will create a supportive learning environment to provide individualized support and instruction to students with disabilities ensuring that they have access to a quality education tailored to their unique needs.

Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include but are not limited to:

• Supports learning of students with autism and behavior needs impacting educational progress.
• Designs instruction both individual and small group which parallels the general education or alternate state curriculum.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities differentiated to learner needs.
• Maintains physical environment of the classroom including visual supports visual schedule and strong adherence to routine.
• Utilizes evidenced based educational techniques for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Assist students in development of emotion identification regulation and behavioral skills.
• Utilizes verbal de-escalation strategies to support students.
• Assists case conference in developing individual education program (IEP) designed to promote students educational physical and social development.
• Writes IEPs for Teacher of Record students on caseload.
• Ensures general education staff have IEP and accommodation information on each student.
• Completes progress monitoring of student IEP goals at least quarterly.
• Participates in review and revision of students IEP as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate student records
• Supervises classroom students aides and volunteers.
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
• Follows legal requirements as dictated by state and federal statutes.
• Follows school district policies and procedures
  
  Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in Special Education from accredited university.
• Indiana Teaching License.
• Strong knowledge of supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• De-escalation and escape training provided.
  
  

Required Experience:

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