Instructor of Special Education, K-12

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What you'll do and what you will bring:

Position Function:
This role includes overseeing individualized programming, supporting diverse learning needs, and working collaboratively with colleagues. Responsibilities also involve maintaining ongoing communication with families and Burris partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized education programs (IEPs) for K-12 students with identified disabilities ensuring compliance with federal, state and corporation requirements.

b. Attends case conferences as Teacher of Record for students with disabilities.

c. Models best-practice instructional strategies and provides actionable feedback to Ball State University preservice teachers and graduate students in Learning Center.

d. Manages and assists with statewide testing programs for students with disabilities to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided and the assessments are completed in accordance with state regulations.

e. Creates engaging, effective lesson and unit plans aligned to current Indiana Standards that drive instruction and include prior assessment data, objectives, allocating an instructionally appropriate amount of time, designing meaningful and relevant assignments, and assessments created before the unit for backwards planning.

f. Demonstrates differentiated instruction to provide an effective classroom program and meet the needs of individual students. This includes team teaching in an inclusive environment.

g. Assesses student progress toward learning targets, objectives, expectations and goals to provide feedback to students, parents, and administrators and guide future classroom instruction.

h. Monitors students in a variety of educational settings (e.g. classroom, playground, hallways, restrooms, field trips, etc.) to provide a safe, secure and positive learning environment.

i. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, faculty and staff by communicating in a professional, courteous and confidential manner and adhering to Burris Laboratory School's social media policy.

j. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and attends and participates in professional development opportunities, faculty meetings, extra-curricular activities and committees.

k. Reports incidents (e.g. suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, harassment, zero tolerance offenses, etc.) to administrators to maintain the personal safety of students and provide a positive learning environment that adheres to state law and Ball State University policies.

l. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university by date of appointment; hold or demonstrate eligibility for Indiana certification in special education by date of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in special education or related field of study from a regionally accredited university by date of appointment.

• At least three years experience teaching.

Required Certifications: Valid Indiana Teaching License K-12 Mild Interventions Licensure

How to apply:

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact: Dr. Abbie Comber, aecomber@bsu.edu

Please follow upload instructions and attach all required supporting application documents listed below. Only applications submitted through Workday, which include all required documents listed below, will be considered.

Required Application Documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae *Please do not use the Autofill feature for resume/vitae

Application Deadline: April 28, 2026

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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