ABOUT US:

Gary Middle College (GMC) is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 9-12. GMC is a different kind of school; we seek to meet the needs of students who have experienced the kinds of challenges in their life that make earning a high school diploma in a traditional setting difficult. At GMC, we provide students, regardless of life circumstances or previous academic struggle, an evening high school program that is rigorous, individualized, and supportive. Through our partnership with Ivy Tech Community College GMC students will be able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn college credit; all at no cost to the student. Students who attend GMC will graduate with a Core-40 High School diploma and up to 60 college credits and their Associate degree.

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal and Special Education Director

This is a full time 10-month position. (Training in July)

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Special Education License with Mild Intervention Required, with Indiana eligibility

· Master’s Degree Preferred

· Experience in the field of Special Education

· Proven determination for student success

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Demonstrated knowledge of Indiana Special Education Law and Compliance (Article 7-Revised)

· Proven ability to understand and use IIEP, the state’s IEP program.

· Demonstrated ability to access resources needed to support students in a wide variety of areas of need.

· Proven leadership/ coordination skills

· Demonstrated ability to build and work with a team, harmoniously, toward common goals.

· Highly developed planning and organizational skills

· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

· Belief that every student will learn

· Proven ability to use interventions and individualization strategies to increase student learning.

· Experience with and knowledge of the RTI process and procedures.

· Communicate and collaborate with other teachers and school administrators

· Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of personal and academic success; including proactively collaborating with the dean of student culture and social worker to address attendance concerns.

· Create a positive student culture around online and small group learning

· Assist with the creation of individual learning plans for each student enrolled at GMC

· Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress

· Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

· Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal