Instructor of Special Education - South Bend - FT

• Execute recruitment strategies to attract prospective students through outreach and events.
• Provide coordination for special education services including development of IEPs, and coordination of referrals to outside resources.
• Provide coordination for English Language Learners including development of ILPs, administer W-APT screening to all new ELLs, ensure proper accommodations for ELLs, and coordinate the implementation of WIDA ACCESS once per year.
• Accommodate the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
• Maintain accurate and compliant student records and prepare documentation as required by law.
• Hold case conference committee meetings to assist in developing measurable goals, benchmarks, and objectives to meet student needs.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of the student IEP and provide progress reports to the student and/or family.
• Develop compliant and comprehensive transition plans.
• Ensure compliance with all state special education laws and regulations.
• Clearly communicate with students IEP accommodations to general education staff.
• Ensure any accommodation needed and modifications on district, statewide, and national assessments are implemented according to the student IEP.
• Attend all team and professional development meetings, and special events including scheduled open houses, testing sessions, and orientations.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve education and career outcomes for students.
• Participate in the development of overall educational strategies for the Excel Center.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other Special Education teachers in The Excel Network to share best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience post licensing, preferred.

• Flexible availability for daytime and evening classes.
• Experience using IIEP; preferred.
• Demonstrates an understanding of federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
• Experience completing observations and reports pertaining to learning behaviors of students.
• Experience with timelines and goal setting associated with IEPs, 504 Plans, and ILPs.
• Possess the essential mindset that all students can succeed.
• Drive to improve the outcomes and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Exhibit resilience to persevere and create opportunities for students out of challenges and lessons learned.
• Proven track record of student academic growth and achievement.
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
• Evidence of superior verbal and written communication skills; strong motivational skills.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player; adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Microsoft Outlook, Google Applications, Excel, Word and web browsers.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred.
• Current driver's license and adequate automobile insurance required.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen.

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