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Valparaiso Community Schools
Long Term Substitute - Elementary Special Education Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$64,133 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 8/26/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/26/2026 Long Term Substitute•
True Openings as of 8/26/2026 Long Term Substitute•
Elementary Special Education Teacher JobID:
1460Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching Date Posted:
8/25/2026Location:
Cooks Corner Elementary Date Available:
Approximately 09/21/2026Closing Date:
when position is filledTITLE :
Long Term Substitute- Elementary Special Education Teacher Cooks Corners Elementary School Approximately 9/21/2026 though 10/31/2026
QUALIFICATIONS :
Valid Indiana Teaching License At least a Bachelor Degree Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.REPORTS TO
Building PrincipalJOB GOAL
To create a learning environment favorable to academic achievement and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to meet individual goals in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff membersPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
: Manages an assigned student caseload to address student goals and special education services. Plans and implements specially designed instruction to address core academic skills and life skills for students. Delivers special education services to students as outlined in the student's IEP. Teaches the assigned curriculum to pupils, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities via co-teaching, direct instruction, small group intervention, and/or individual student intervention. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and in administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Adapts academic material and methods to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil. Plans, organizes, and oversees the orderly, productive operation of the special education classroom. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Drafts and finalizes compliant Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students on an assigned caseload. Conducts Annual Case Review meetings and Case Conference Committee meetings with appropriate participants in a timely, collaborative manner. Adheres to special education laws and regulations. Evaluates, monitors, and reports students' progress on goals. Navigates the IIEP system to maintain compliance with documentation requirements. Communicates and collaborates with general education teachers, parents, school counselors, and other professional staff members to meet students' needs. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs. Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities. Serves as a positive role model for students. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/26/2026 12:36:48 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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