Long Term Substitute Special Ed/ExL Applied Skills Secondary Teacher at Duneland School Corporation in Chesterton, IN

Job description

Duneland Schools will need a long term substitute teacher beginning this September until the end of the school year May 27, 2027 Pay rates: sub license $100/ day. After 15 consecutive days, in the same position, you will make beginning min $150/day Indiana teaching license $115/day retired Duneland teacher $125/day with an Indiana teaching license after 15 consecutive days in the same position you will make beginning teacher pay which is $318.92/day SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides instruction and intense intervention for students with unique needs within the special education setting. Provides modifications to curriculum to address the intellectual, social, pre-vocational and adaptive needs of students. Leads an educational program for students in an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students to promote positive attitudes of self-worth; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability; establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Credential � Any valid credential issued by the State of Indiana to perform the services of a substitute teacher. Prefer Valid/active Indiana Secondary Teaching License with Mild Interventions and Intense Interventions Endorsements 2. Experience working with students with developmental delays and autism spectrum preferred 3. Education � Bachelor's degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements preferred 4. Personal Qualities � Highly recommended from student teaching supervisors or other professionals who have observed the personal characteristics, scholastic attainment, and classroom performance of the teacher 5. Understanding of state and federal regulations and laws serving individuals with disabilities (i.e. Article 7, IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA, etc.) PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES 1. Provide direct and/or indirect services through a variety of methods to assigned students according to the IEP or ISP 2. Participate in the case conference committee meeting as the student's special education teacher 3. Regularly monitor and manage the implementation of students' IEP or Service Plans * Ensures confidentiality and accessibility of the plan(s) to appropriate and approved stakeholders * Inform appropriate and approved teachers and related services providers of their specific responsibilities related to the plan(s) and serves as a resource to all other personnel providing services to assigned students * Direct instructional aides and paraprofessionals and coordinate their work for the purpose of providing an effective school program according to individual student needs * Complete Progress Monitoring of IEP goals and provide to parents on a regular basis 4. Utilize de-escalation strategies to prevent behaviors that could be harmful to self or others 5. Follow the criteria established in the Duneland School Corporation Teacher Evaluation Plan 6. Provide learning experiences in accordance with the Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum designed by Duneland School Corporation 7. Plan, organize and deliver Specially Designed Instruction, differentiated lessons and interventions to meet diverse needs of students. 8. Establish and implement clear objectives for each lesson 9. Engage students in meaningful activities to assure student mastery of content 10. Apply Depth of Knowledge strands in instructional strategies 11. Communicate with building principal about special education issues and trends 12. Confer with parents and colleagues to address student academic and behavioral needs 13. Establish and implement classroom rules and procedures to provide an environment conducive to learning 14. Administer assessments as required by the state of Indiana and the corporation 15. Interact with colleagues, par