The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:

West Goshen Elementary

Special Education Teacher – Includes a critical needs bonus stipend up to $5,000

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing strong pedagogical skills.
• Prepares teaching outline for course of study, assigns lessons, and provides feedback to students.
• Administers tests to evaluate pupil’s progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
• Maintains discipline in classroom and in other school’s activities.
• Uses curriculum maps, and other district resources to prepare lessons, considering factors, such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, learning styles, and physical limitations of students.
• Discusses student’s academic and behavior problems with parents and administrators and suggests remedial action.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, professional development experiences, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Maintains attendance and grade records.
• Supervises students in hallways, cafeteria, and other areas of the building.
• Effectively collaborates with teaching colleagues and administrators on best practices in teaching and learning.
• Performs other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan lessons using curriculum, instructional calendars and Indiana State Standards
• Plan lessons focusing on the rigor of the grade level curriculum while meeting students at their instructional level
• Plan lessons that are easily identifiable, focused and clear; reinforce lessons with additional instruction, learning activities, and appropriate assessment
• Adjust and plan lessons based on differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Make modifications in lessons based on knowledge of the goals for each student’s disability as outline in his/her IEP and or 504 plan
• Utilize classroom and corporation materials, resources and technology that enhance instruction
• Use assessment data to plan lessons and drive instruction
• Create a classroom environment that supports instruction
• Maintain an organized classroom to manage the classroom effectively and to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students
• Be a positive role model for all students
• Maintain a positive disciplinary plan for all students
• Develop a repertoire of teaching strategies to reach all learners
• Participate in Corporation and Building based Professional Development
• Communicate with parents in a clear, effective and timely manner
• Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues
• Keep student, parent and family information confidential
• Maintain accurate records regarding student information, grades, report cards, test data, IEP’s and attendance as required by the principal
• Serve on committees as assigned by the building principal
• Adhere to School Board policies, Corporation policies and procedures, and building guidelines
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal and district administrators

REQUIREMENTS: Valid Indiana Teacher’s License in the appropriate subject area and/or grade level(s)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective or highly effective teacher
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient technology skills
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues
• Self-driven and motivated
• Organized
• High energy – committed to teaching in collaboration with others
• Can motivate students
• Strong problem solver
• Skilled at communicating with staff, students, and parents
• Can model thinking and problem solving skills to students
• Believes all students can learn
• Understands the use of data in reaching and communicating goals
• Fosters positive, validating relationships within the school community

WORK CALENDAR: School year - 184 days per year; 40 hours per week

SALARY: Teaching Contract – 184 days

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE

Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume
• Reference Letter(s)
• Current Indiana Professional Educator’s License

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Aimee Schade

West Goshen Elementary

215 Dewey Ave.

Goshen, IN 46526

574-533-7855

aschade@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal-opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled