REPORTS TO:

Principal

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

The mission of Christel House Indianapolis is to create empowering opportunities through an equitable, rigorous, and holistic education for all students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each student’s rigorous academic foundation. By building meaningful relationships, Christel House staff empower students of all ages to achieve academic and socio-emotional success. Taking this holistic approach allows Christel House to truly support students’ life aspirations, and in turn transform whole communities. Through their College and Careers program, Christel House Indianapolis continues to support graduates for 5 years after graduation through post-secondary education and job placement, so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

Christel House Academy was originally organized by Christel DeHaan in 2002 and is the oldest charter school in operation in the state of Indiana. Christel House began as a K-4 charter school, but quickly grew in size and scope to become a network of charter schools and adult high schools in Indianapolis serving over 2100 children and adults. Currently, Christel House Indianapolis is comprised of two K-8 academies, a high school, an innovation high school, and an adult high school (DORS) on three campuses. The largest campus was recently relocated to the 28-acre campus of Emmerich Manual High School. This community-serving campus houses Christel House Academy South (K-8), Watanabe HS, the sunsetting Emmerich Manual HS, DORS, and will house a new Day Early Learning Center in the spring of 2022 that will service infants through pre-k students. The westside campus houses Christel House Academy West and DORS. The third DORS campus is on the main campus of Ivy Tech Community College. Christel House Academy South was Indiana’s first charter school to receive the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform’s “School to Watch” designation. Christel House Indianapolis received additional recognition as an Indiana Achievement and Breakthrough School and both Christel House Academy South and West have been named National Schools of Character by Character.org, the only schools in the state to receive this national distinction.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Maintaining all special education documentation and timelines for case conferences in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensuring the delivery of services outlined in individual education plans for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate a desire for working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, schedule case conferences, promptly return phone calls and answer emails, and establish ongoing communication with parents.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Other duties assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective performance of the schools.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• The opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in the lives of students with amazing colleagues.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Competitive health care options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Referral bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Spanish language skills (written and verbal) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Indiana Teaching License in Special Education (or ability to obtain one)
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Schools

HEADS UP: A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include your supervisor in your current position or most recent prior position.)
• Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org