Elementary Special Education PACES Teacher
Job in
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, 46260, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Metropolitan School District of Washington Township
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Elementary School Teaching/Intense Intervention
Date Posted:
2/18/2026
Location:
Greenbriar Elementary School
Date Available:
07/29/2025
The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.
Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title
Special Education Paces Teacher
Qualifications Profile (Licensure)
This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education in Special Education
Education
Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana
Location
Greenbriar Elementary School
Position Start Date
immediate
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Calendar Length
185 day contract
FLSA Classification
Salaried, Exempt
Salary/Hourly Rate
The teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $52,000/Master's $53,000 with 0 years of experience.
Benefits
Benefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment. Additional benefits information can be found at
JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Position Purpose / Description
- The Teacher is responsible for teaching groups of students in a classroom setting, based on a curriculum and supported by instructional materials. The Teacher is responsible for developing daily lesson plans to ensure that the Teacher covers the curricular content in a timely manner throughout the semester or school year. The Teacher uses various instructional methods and techniques to meet the unique needs of the individual students and to assess their learning;
the Teacher modifies instruction, re-teaches and remediates to ensure the students' success.
- Plan and Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing IEP goals and meeting special needs of individual students. Using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
- Implement an instructional curriculum for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
- Assess students' social and academic needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students, placement and success of the program.
- Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teachers' expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom/mental health goals.
- Collaborate with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
- Direct instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
- Instruct students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
- Manage student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
- Prepare teaching materials and reports (i.e. grades, attendance, and anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and provide documentation of teacher and student progress.
- Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Provides consultation, training, and resources to school staff and families.
- Utilizes best practices, evidence-based interventions, and licensure requirements.
- Knowledge of IDEA and special education processes in schools.
- Experience in a school setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
PERCENT OF TIME
Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = 76% and above
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Often
Ability to carry 25 pounds
Occasional
Amount to lift 25 pounds
Occasional
Amount of force to push/pull up to 25pounds
Seldom
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
Very Frequent
Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter
Very Frequent
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
Very Frequent
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
Very Frequent
Ability to operate office equipment
Very Frequent
Ability to reach in all directions
Very Frequent
Climbing
Seldom
Overhead work
Seldom
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