Special Education Teacher - Elementary Life Skills

Soliant is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to support an elementary Life Skills classroom in Indiana for the 2026–2027 school year.

This opportunity is ideal for a dedicated special education professional who is passionate about providing individualized instruction and creating a structured, supportive classroom environment that promotes both academic and functional development.

Assignment Details

Position: Special Education Teacher – Life Skills
Location: Goshen, Indiana
Schedule: Full-Time
Duration: October 26, 2026 – May 27, 2027
Setting: Elementary Life Skills Classroom
Caseload: 11 students
Classroom Support: 4 paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom
Student Population: Elementary students receiving specialized academic, functional, and life skills support

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in an elementary Life Skills classroom.
• Develop and implement individualized instruction based on students' academic, functional, developmental, and behavioral needs.
• Support students in meeting their IEP goals and making meaningful progress.
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate documentation related to IEP goals and services.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, general education teachers, special education staff, administrators, related service providers, and families.
• Maintain a structured, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
• Provide functional and life skills instruction as appropriate to individual student needs.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student planning and educational programming.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Indiana PEL (Professional Educator License) with Special Education endorsements required.
• At least 6 months of relevant experience required.
• Experience working with students in a Life Skills or self-contained special education setting preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide individualized academic and functional instruction.
• Ability to work throughout the assignment period from October 26, 2026 – May 27, 2027.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Life Skills or self-contained special education classroom.
• Experience supporting elementary-aged students with significant academic, functional, or behavioral needs.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring IEP goals.
• Familiarity with accommodations, modifications, differentiated instruction, and functional skill development.
• Experience collaborating with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary school teams.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits available.
• 401(k) options available.
• Dedicated Soliant support throughout the assignment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an elementary special education setting.

If you are an Indiana-licensed Special Education Teacher with at least 6 months of experience and are interested in supporting students in a Life Skills classroom, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration!

Apply today or send your resume to [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity and other education positions available across the U.S.