Application Instructions:
- Fill out application
- Letter of Interest
- Current resume
- College transcript(s) and/or pertinent certifications for this position
- Three letters of recommendation
- Submit all documents to Principal Julie Scheurich
- Send to: [email protected]
- Application Deadline: Until Filled
Position Details
Job Title: Special Education Teacher (7-12)
Type: Certified
Location: Peru Junior Senior High School
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Working Period: 185 Days
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Salary: Starting $45,000
Benefits: Offered
Date Available: July 1, 2026
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Indiana Secondary Mild or Intense Intervention Teaching License.
- Must pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded CPS Check.
- Demonstrated responsibility, initiative, productivity, and collaboration.
- Strong communication skills.
Nature and Scope of Position:
- Planning and delivery of special education instruction and services.
- Compliance with legal and procedural safeguards.
- Maintenance of records
- Collaboration and communication with parent/guardians, and school staff
- Supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs
Duties & Responsibilities:
Instructional Planning and Delivery
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with case conference committees.
- Adapt general education curriculum and modify materials to meet students’ individual needs.
- Provide direct instruction in resource, co-teaching, or self-contained settings, depending on student needs and placement.
- Use evidence-based instructional strategies to support students in accessing grade-level content.
Compliance Documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress, IEP implementation, and service logs.
- Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor progress and guide instruction.
- Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings and annual case reviews in compliance with federal and state laws.
- Ensure compliance with legal and procedural safeguards related to special education.
Collaboration and Communication
- Collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, and other service providers to support inclusive practices.
- Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress, goals, and concerns.
- Provide training, resources, and consultation to staff to support students with disabilities across school environments.
Behavior and Social-Emotional Support
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and manage classroom behavior using proactive and restorative strategies.
- Support students in developing self-regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.
- Work closely with school psychologists, counselors, and administrators to address behavioral and emotional needs.
Professionalism and School Engagement
- Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics in all matters related to student welfare.
- Participate in professional development related to special education practices, laws, and instructional strategies.
- Contribute to the overall school community by participating in team meetings, initiatives, and school events.