High School Special Education Teacher

Tindley Accelerated Schools is an open enrollment charter school with a network of three(3) schools, serving grades K-12. There is one track at Tindley: College or Die. Our scholars traditionally work one grade level ahead so that they are ready to take all authentic college courses beginning their junior year. Since opening our doors in 2004, 100% of Tindley graduates have been accepted to a select college or university.

History:

Tindley Accelerated Schools launched in 2002 as the Charter for Accelerated Learning, Inc. In 2004, we launched Charles A. Tindley Accelerated School in one of Indianapolis’ most impoverished neighborhoods. In six short years, the Tindley School established itself as a model for urban schooling in Indiana, winning the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award in 2010.

Now, Tindley Accelerated Schools is focused on giving students throughout urban Indianapolis access to opportunities for strong educations. That’s why in 2010 the Charter for Accelerated Learning became Tindley Accelerated Schools, dedicated to expanding quality college-preparatory educational services for young people and helping Indianapolis schools excel – so their students can do likewise.

Become a Leader at a Nationally Recognized Charter School System:

In 2010, Tindley Accelerated Schools was the recipient of the National Blue Ribbon School award given by the United States Department of Education. We have also been twice presented with a Four Star School status by the Indiana Department of Education which places Tindley in the top 25% of public schools in Indiana.

*Tindley Accelerated School Academy is currently recruiting for the following position(s):*

* Special Education Teacher

Essential Functions:

* An ideal candidate for a CATAS teaching position will possess:

*Passionate and joyful commitment to fulfilling our mission
*Demonstrated success teaching low-income students in an urban setting

*Qualifications: *

* Valid Indiana State certification or have a reciprocal licensure in a different state is required. Applicants in Indiana State-approved alternate certification programs must provide proof of enrollment.
* Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
* Love for children
* Passion for pushing children to maximize their potential inside and outside the classroom
* Passion for being a valued member of a broader community outside the school
* Willingness to grow professionally
* Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
* Open to constant observation and feedback
* Desire to grow professionally
* Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred

*Communicate With Parents:*

* Maintain open communication with parents by scheduling and conducting parent/teacher conferences and home visits.
* As a parent advocate, help resolve issues or concerns that are raised by parents and staff.
* Inform parents about daily classroom routine, expectations, policies, field trips and volunteer opportunities.
* Communicate with parents about incidents that have been observed and/or recorded on site.
* Obtain all required classroom parental signatures such as on all incident reports and field trip permission slips.

*Requirements:*

* High School Diploma or Equivalence Certificate.
* Experience with children preferred.
* Ability to write, speak and interact clearly and professionally.
* Extremely organized. Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills.
* Can handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

*Skills Requirement*

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
* Effective communicator both orally and in writing, including the ability to interact/communicate with all types of members of the community including teachers, administrators, trustees, parents, students, and board members.
* Ability to adapt behavior to function effectively in a school environment, including those specific to the traditions of the school.

*Physical Demands:*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

*Work Environment:*

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, outside environment cannot be foreseen. Moderate exposure to physical risk.

*Benefits*

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Each employee is an integral part of our operation and success. We also ask from our employees that they do anything and everything that is possible to drive our mission. As such, it is our goal to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees. We offer competitive base salaries plus add-ons for teaching experience and advanced degrees.

*Tindley offers a comprehensive benefits package including:*

-Bundled Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

-Tindley Paid Life and AD&D insurance

-Access to additional group term life insurance

-Tindley paid Critical Illness, Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans

-Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Flexible Spending Account

-Access to Voluntary Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance

-Access to the Indiana’s Teacher or Public Retirement System (Pension Plan)

*Professional Enrichment Program:*

Under the direction of our Curriculum Team, our teachers learn professionally and educationally acceptable methods, strategies and techniques to manage their classrooms and develop the skills that are associated with highly effective teachers. Administrators are involved in our Annual Institute Programs as well as regular professional development opportunities.

*Student Loan Forgiveness:*

You may be eligible for student loan forgiveness of FFEL and/or Direct Loan Programs, through the U.S. Department of Education, if you work for us.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply



Application Question(s):
* Have you ever been convicted of a crime, or do you currently have any pending criminal charges or arrests? Please answer YES or NO.
If Yes, please provide details and if No, just put 'Not Applicable or N/A'

Experience:
* Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person