Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Learning Support & Special Education Teacher
Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis

Position Summary

Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis (HHAI), an independent K–8 Jewish day school, seeks a compassionate, collaborative Learning Support & Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

This educator will provide specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, collaborate with teachers and families, oversee special education compliance, and help create an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support

• Provide individual and small-group specialized instruction. 
• Develop and implement individualized learning plans. 
• Collaborate with teachers to provide accommodations and instructional modifications. 
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on data. 
• Support academic, behavioral, executive functioning, and social-emotional growth. 

Collaboration

• Partner with teachers to support diverse learners. 
• Participate in student support meetings and instructional planning. 
• Coordinate with outside specialists and service providers. 

Family Communication

• Build strong relationships with families. 
• Communicate student progress and participate in conferences and support meetings. 

Compliance

• Maintain required documentation. 
• Support compliance with state and federal special education requirements. 
• Assist with evaluations, eligibility meetings, and implementation of IEPs, ISPs, and Section 504 Plans. 

School Community

• Foster an inclusive school culture. 
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events. 
• Support HHAI's mission of educating the whole child. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (master's preferred). 
• Valid Indiana Special Education license or eligibility for licensure. 
• Experience supporting elementary and/or middle school students. 
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, executive functioning, behavioral interventions, and evidence-based reading and math instruction. 
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and Section 504 accommodations. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and relationship-building skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following:

• English as a New Language (ENL) or Indiana ENL license 
• Independent or faith-based schools 
• MTSS, UDL, PBIS, restorative practices 
• Structured literacy interventions 
• Executive functioning coaching 
• Inclusive classroom models 

Professional Qualities

The ideal candidate:

• Believes every child can succeed. 
• Builds trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues. 
• Is collaborative, flexible, organized, and solution-oriented. 
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to continuous growth. 
• Supports the mission and values of Hasten Hebrew Academy. 

About HHAI

HHAI is an independent K–8 Jewish day school committed to academic excellence, Jewish values, and educating the whole child through small class sizes, individualized attention, and a collaborative learning community.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time, exempt faculty position following the HHAI academic calendar.

Benefits include:

• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance 
• Flexible schedule 

Work Location: In person

To Apply

Please submit:

• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Indiana teaching license (or proof of eligibility) 
• Three professional references 

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Attn: Amanda Mazelin, Interim Head of School