Special Education Instructor

2 weeks ago

Merrillville, Indiana, United States Phalen Leadership Academies Full time
Job Overview

Position: Special Education Instructor (K-8)

About Us: At Phalen Leadership Academies, our Special Education instructors are dedicated and innovative educators who bring enthusiasm and dedication to their classrooms, enhancing the educational journey for our students. Our instructors are empathetic and committed to fostering a nurturing atmosphere that promotes the success of our educational community.

Your Role: As a Special Education Instructor, you will design and implement tailored instruction to address the distinct needs of students with disabilities. You will provide necessary modifications to the standard curriculum to support the academic growth and success of our students; assess individual student requirements; cultivate a supportive and effective learning environment; and ensure that our students have access to the resources essential for meeting academic standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and customize individualized teaching strategies that cater to each student's needs.
  • Conduct various assessments and observations to identify areas where students may require additional or modified educational support, including academic performance, behavior, social development, or health.
  • Recognize students' requirements and create corresponding lesson and teaching plans.
  • Formulate individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student, establishing learning objectives and making adjustments as necessary; ensure that each student's activities and lessons are organized according to their capabilities.
  • Design and deliver lessons that provide engaging learning experiences for small groups and individual students while adhering to the specifications of IEPs and 504 plans.
  • Execute IEPs, conduct ongoing assessments, continuously monitor progress, and make necessary adjustments.
  • Collaborate with classroom and homeroom educators to ensure that each student's needs are addressed and plans are effectively implemented.

Qualifications:

  • A strong passion for supporting students and families in underserved communities.
  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education from an accredited institution, with appropriate endorsements if applicable.
  • A valid State Teacher License or enrollment in a credentialing program.
  • Proficient pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-informed assessment.
  • Experience in tracking and utilizing data to inform instructional practices.
  • Demonstrated organizational and technological skills to enhance student engagement.

Our Network: Phalen Leadership Academies is a transformative educational nonprofit dedicated to improving communities nationwide by offering a range of resources not typically found in traditional educational settings. We are recognized as one of the leading turnaround school operators and have successfully initiated charter school startups. Our network also provides our school communities with effective, research-based summer learning programs, reading and math intervention initiatives, and workforce development opportunities for high school graduates and their families.

Compensation and Benefits:

Special Education Instructors at Phalen Leadership Academies receive a competitive salary aligned with market standards. In addition to base compensation, our instructors enjoy:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits – including healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development, coaching, mentoring, and participation in professional communities within the school
  • Incentive and bonus opportunities

Phalen Leadership Academies is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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