Emotional Disability Teacher (ED)

January 7, 2026

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2025 - 2026 School Year POSITIONS: ED Emotional Disability Teacher SCHOOL: Abraham Lincoln Elementary School REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Learners/Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License – Endorsements for Special Education MI or ED School Life Skills, SMH setting Perform annual case reviews for each student (IEP’s) Maintain communication with parents and general education teachers Make program recommendations based on individual student educational needs Provide a classroom environment that enables students with disabilities to make educational progress Implement functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for individual students Flexible, organized, takes initiative, willing to share ideas Work respectfully and collaboratively with other team members Exemplary behavior management skills Will train on crisis prevention intervention, behaviors analyses, and developing behavior support plans Technology skills for the development of individual education programs Good conflict resolution and people skills

JOB DUTIES

Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students’ varying needs Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary Conduct case conferences (initial and annual) as required Interpret assessment results for parents and, where appropriate, for students and school staff

OTHER DUTIES

Assist in the development of other components of students’ development, health and social history Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate Attend and participate in special education staff meetings Establish positive relationships with students by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement. Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities All other assigned duties

SALARY

In accordance with the current teacher’s salary schedule Regular Teacher Contract Follows Student/Teacher Calendar for 2025-2026 SY

START DATE

2025-2026 School Year

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled

CONTACT

Please submit a letter of interest and credential/resume to: Director of Human Resources School City of East Chicago 1401 East 144th Street East Chicago, IN 46312 View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr ReNEW Schools