Special Education Teacher - Life Skills - LPHS

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

One position available for the 2026-2027 school year at LaPorte High School for a Life Skills Teacher

Qualifications:

Indiana Teaching License

Mild Intervention with a K-12 setting

Teachers must be able to provide an active Indiana teaching license or be eligible to acquire an Emergency Permit for the position he/she is seeking.

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Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Instructs students in subject matter, utilizing various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.

Prepares teaching outline (course syllabus/lesson plans) for the course of study, assigns lessons, and corrects homework papers.

Integrates and utilizes identified Essential Skills in lesson planning, presentation, and assessment.

Demonstrates knowledge of State Standards and Indicators through their integration and use as instructional/learning benchmarks.

Integrates and utilizes adopted corporation curriculum materials appropriate to grade level

lesson planning, presentation, and assessment.

Administers tests to evaluate pupil's progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.

Keeps attendance records.

Maintains discipline in the classroom and provides adult supervision throughout the

building.

Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.

Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more special activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling them in adjustment and academic problems.

Before an individual can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00--cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).

Health, dental, vision, life, LTD insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

401a annuity (equal to 1% of teacher's annual salary) provided by the corporation

Teacher Retirement Fund (equal to 3% of teacher's annual salary) provided by the corporation

4 paid holidays

10 paid leave days awarded annually

severance benefits upon retirement