Th-Th Special Education Teacher Applicant Pool

Job summary
This job posting is not for any specific role that is currently open.IDEA Special Education teachers are responsible for the achievement and support of critical students.Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students.• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of 12-15 students• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals• Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans• Teach Critical Student Intervention (CSI) small groups consisting of students that are academically at risk in reading and/or math to include students in general education, 504, response-to-intervention, Special Education and English Language Learners.• Collect and analyze student data in order to make effective decisions to maximize achievement• Discuss student's progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and after graduation• Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution• Experience in a Special Education classroom setting• Valid Louisiana state certification in Special Education required• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction• Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment• Ability to facilitate Admission, Review and Dismissal meetings• Strong family engagement and communication
Key Skills Needed
• Adaptability• Instructional abilities• Organizational skills• Communication skills• Interpersonal skills• Adapting to diverse situations
Benefits
• Starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $49,000• Various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership• Opportunities and incentives through Teacher Career Pathway• Paid Family Leave• Tuition Reimbursement• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health• Dental and vision plans• Disability and life insurance• Parenting benefits• Flexible spending account options• Generous vacation time• Referral bonuses• Professional development• Employer paid 403(b) retirement matching