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Special Education Teacher (2025-2026)

Rooted School
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Description

 The Special Education teacher instructs special education students in a classroom setting, prepares lesson plans and instructional materials designed to meet needs of individual students. This individual will evaluate and monitor student's performance and may implement therapeutic programs for students. 

 

  • Facilitate lessons in a manner that will be effective despite a student's disability.
  • Provide support for students both academically and personally where necessary.
  • Respect students and treat them with dignity in the learning environment.
  • Prepare lessons in advance with the needs of learners in mind.
  • Design activities to achieve the learning goals of the students.
  • Demonstrates mastery of subject matter

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Education.
  • 2-4 years of related experience, preferred. 
  • Previous experience working with students with special needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of teaching practices for students with special needs.
  • Specialization in Special Education, preferred.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.