Teacher
State of Indiana
- Indianapolis, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The ability to communicate clearly in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
- An Indiana Teacher's License OR the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
- Provide instruction that addresses each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and State standards.
- Prepare lesson plans that meet the standards for ISD and the state of Indiana.
- Supervise students to ensure health, safety, and welfare.
- Utilize a variety of special instructional equipment.
- Assess and document student progress and report progress to parents via IEP updates.
- Counsel students on academic, personal, and/or behavioral problems.
- Administer reading and achievement tests to pupils.
- Confer with parents and members of staff on student’s behavior and/or personal problems.
- Organize social activities and field trips on occasion.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in elementary education, one or more subject areas, or special education.
- Indiana Teacher's License
- Specialized and current knowledge of the subject matter to be taught and the techniques used in the area of specialization.
- Specialized knowledge of modern teaching practices and principles utilized in educating deaf students.
- Specialized knowledge of equipment that may be utilized as teaching aids.
- Basic knowledge of audiology, oral rehabilitation, and speech pathology.
- Working knowledge of school administrative guidelines and policies.
- Ability to evaluate the performance, skills, and progress of a student.
- Ability to include expressive and receptive skills in manual communication.
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access