ECSEC 60% Young Adult Teacher (4059)
Posted 2025-03-15The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2023-24 school year:
ECSEC
60% Young Adult Teacher
The Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC) is made up of the Baugo, Concord, Fairfield, Goshen, Middlebury, and Wa-Nee Community Schools in North Central Indiana located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame. Administrative offices are located at 1216 S. Indiana Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526.
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:
? Establishes contacts with employees and surveys newspapers and other sources to locate work opportunities for students.
? Confers with potential employers to communicate objectives of work study program and to solicit cooperation in adapting work situations to special needs of students.
? Evaluates and selects program participants according to specified criteria and counsels and instructs selected students in matters such as vocational choices, job readiness, and job retention skills and behaviors.
? Assists students in applying for jobs and accompanies students to employment interviews.
? Providing/arranging transportation to/from community-based training activities and job site.
? Confers with employer and visits work site to monitor progress of the students.
? Counsels? students to faster development of satisfactory job performance.
? Confers with school and community personnel to impact information about program and to coordinate program functions with related activities.
? 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 - 32 hours per week
SALARY: 60% 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:
Matthew Johns
Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative
1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F
Goshen, IN 46526
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
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