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2627 Special Education TeacherPhalen Leadership Academies • Gary, Indiana, USA
2627 Special Education Teacher

2627 Special Education Teacher

Phalen Leadership Academies • Gary, Indiana, USA
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Opportunity : As a Special Education Teacher at Phalen Leadership Academies you are responsible for ensuring that all scholars with exceptional needs achieve both academic and social-emotional growth. You will design and deliver individualized instruction aligned with each scholars Individualized Education Plan (IEP) set ambitious yet attainable goals and monitor progress this role you will collaborate with general education teachers support staff and families to provide an inclusive learning environment that empowers all scholars to reach their highest potential.

The Details

Key Deliverables :

  • Develop implement and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in compliance with federal state and PLA guidelines ensuring that all scholars receive appropriate accommodations and modifications.
  • Design and deliver differentiated instruction for scholars with a range of learning differences using data-driven strategies to promote mastery in both ELA and Math.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to ensure the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education environment.
  • Assess scholar performance using formative summative and standardized measures to track progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student records progress reports and documentation as required by law and PLA policy.
  • Provide behavioral and social-emotional support implementing positive behavior intervention strategies and assisting scholars in developing appropriate social skills.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding academic progress behavior and strategies for continued support at home.
  • Participate in IEP meetings parent conferences and multidisciplinary team collaborations contributing professional insight into student needs and interventions.
  • Create a safe organized and inclusive classroom environment that supports the diverse learning needs of all scholars.
  • Engage in professional learning to remain current on best practices instructional strategies and compliance requirements in special education.
  • Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements :

  • Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid State Teaching License with Special Education endorsement or certification.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Section 504 and state special education regulations.
  • Experience developing and implementing IEPs and progress monitoring plans.
  • Strong understanding of differentiated instruction and data-driven teaching practices.
  • Proficiency in using educational technology to support instruction and documentation.
  • Prior experience working with scholars with disabilities in an inclusive or resource setting preferred.
  • A passion for working with students and families in under-served communities.
  • The Network :

    PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education addition to serving as one of the countrys best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups PLA also provides our school communities with a successful research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage) a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage) and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network sets us apart from other organizations and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.

    The Campus :

    Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) founded in 2013 in honor of George and Veronica Phalen is proud to announce the launch of its newest school PLA Gary. Guided by our core values Children First Respect Determination Continuous Improvement and Gratitude PLA continues its mission to ensure that all children no matter their zip code receive a high-quality education.

    As the largest Black-founded and led school turnaround operator in the nation PLA currently serves nearly 10000 scholars across 20 schools nationwide and has transformed 12 F-rated schools into A-rated successes. Our nonprofit network of elementary middle and high schools is dedicated to empowering teachers engaging families and partnering with communities to raise achievement in historically underserved areas.

    PLAs schools are supported by comprehensive wraparound services including free summer programs in-school tutoring job training and college access support. Together were building great schoolsand brighter futuresfor every scholar.

    Compensation and Benefits :

    PLA School Teachers receive a base salary that is competitively aligned with the addition to a base salary PLA School Teachers receive :

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Benefits Healthcare vision and dental insurance
  • Professional development opportunities coaching and mentoring and being a part of professional communities within the school
  • Incentive and bonus opportunities
  • PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to 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.

    Please read carefully.

    Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race color religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation marital status physical or mental disability military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

    By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

    You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue or if I have concealed material information I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

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    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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