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Invest in Indiana's future. Teach elementary special education.

The Challenge: Nearly half of all 3rd grade and more than 70% of 5th grade students receiving special education services did not pass the ISTEP+ reading exam in 2011.

The Opportunity: Become a high-impact teacher through ITF and provide Indiana's students with a quality foundation in reading and language arts. Research shows that effective teachers can accelerate student learning and close the achievement gap, regardless of other school-based factors.

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows teach in elementary mild to moderate special education classrooms working with students with emotional and cognitive disabilities. All majors are welcome to apply!

Indianapolis Teaching Fellows benefit from:

• Customized certification program that will be completed while teaching full-time and lead to a Master's of Art in Teaching and an Initial Practitioner's License
• Full-time teaching positions in public districts and charter schools, with regular teacher's salary and benefits
• Opportunities for student loan forbearance and forgiveness (undergrad and graduate) for individuals committing to teach math, science, and special education in high-need communities
• Specialized summer training that includes a student teaching component, during which Fellows receive hands-on training and coaching on effective teaching strategies
• Ongoing professional development through ITF, Marian University and employer
• Receiving a $5,550 AmeriCorps Education Award after successful completion of their first year that can be used to cover certification costs or other qualified federal loans (pending approval)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (conferred by June 2012)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higher*
• Meet testing or credit hour requirements for eligible subject area (see website for details)
• Cannot have held certification as a full-time classroom teacher in Indiana or any state at any time
• Cannot have completed another alternate route certification program
• US citizenship or permanent resident status

*Consideration may be given for individuals with an average GPA between 2.50 and 2.99 with five years of full-time work experience or a Master's degree.

No previous experience or coursework with youth or in education is necessary. Our training prepares you to be successful in the classroom. For more information and to apply online, visit our website at http://indianapolisteachingfellows.ttrack.org

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