High School Special Education Teacher

 

NOTICE OF VACANCY

for the 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

(Posted April 8, 2025)

 

Position: High School Special Education Teacher

 

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or an alternative certification program.
• Indiana Educator’s License in Special Education (mild) at the secondary level, or the ability to obtain by August 11, 2025.
• Passionate about supporting all students.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience teaching/student teaching at the high school level preferred.

 

Duties

• Plan and provide services and support for eligible students as outlined in each student’s IEP, including individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Modify instructional resources as necessary to meet the needs of students according to their IEP.
• Utilize appropriate student behavior management skills to maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Conduct case conferences, compose student goals, and monitor student progress.
• Communicate student progress with parents and teachers on an ongoing basis.
• Provide support for general education teachers for students receiving academic support services.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and work collaboratively with school staff and students.
• Adhere to all corporation policies for staff including attendance, professionalism, and fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

 

Application:

• Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, copy of educator’s license, college transcripts, and a certified South Adams job application (available at https://www.southadams.k12.in.us/district/job-opportunities-safe-hiring-background-check/home).

Application materials should be submitted by email to Cory Runkle, SAHS Principal at crunkle@southadams.k12.in.us.