Special Education Teacher

SPED Teacher

The SPED Teacher works under the leadership of the Special Education Coordinator and collaborates with Regular Education Teachers, to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The Special Education teacher works within the "least restrictive environment" framework to ensure transition skills are met as described on the student's IEP. In addition to push-in/pull-outs, the SPED teacher will also lead study skills classes to reinforce classroom learning and complete classroom assignments. The Teacher position is a 10.5 month position.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Culture, Ethics and Integrity Understands, communicates, and exemplifies the goals and vision of the organization and the Head of School's Office. Contributes to and maintains the organization's culture and identity, using the organization's Core Values as a guide. Helps create an environment and culture that enables the organization to fulfill its mission by meeting and exceeding its annual and long-term goals by: conveying the school's mission to all staff, motivating and providing staff with the resources required to improve performance, and holding staff accountable to performance. Models professional, confidential and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community

Instructional Leadership Observe and evaluate student performance and development. Provide appropriate feedback on work. Perform all duties pertaining to area of expertise as required (e.g. maintain Special Education Records, attend internal and external meetings, etc.) Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students. Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development. Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures. Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs. Monitor student behavior both inside and outside the classroom (e.g., during class, in hallways between classes, and during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills, or other group activities.) Achieve significant improvement in academic performance of students with exceptionalities Provide instruction in small and large groups Use data to track student achievement Develop IEPs to promote students' academic, physical and social development Collaborate with grade level and subject level teams and student support staff Participate in regularly scheduled meetings about student achievement Participate in the life of the school including student activities and events

Strategic Planning Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences. Prepare required reports on students and activities. Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs

Resource Management Participate in department, school, and parent meetings. Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations. Use relevant technology to support instruction. Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs. Perform certain pastoral duties including, but not limited to: student support, counseling students with academic problems, and providing student encouragement. Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment. Participates in professional development activities

Advocacy Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.

Other Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations. Individual should be willing to contribute directly or indirectly to the development of children both inside and outside the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (required). Valid Louisiana Special Education Teaching Certification or evidence of eligibility for one. 2+ years of teaching experience in a high school environment (preferred).

Skills Knowledge of relevant technology. Ability to speak, read, and write in a language other than English (preferred). Demonstrates strong work ethic to achieve school goals. Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills. Utilizes all required and recommended IHSNO computer applications. Have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in secondary education. Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule. Have effective interpersonal skills. Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner

Work Conditions Lift up to 65 lbs. Repetitive bending, stretching and stooping. Ability to climb up and down 3 flights of stairs. Have mobility required to ensure the safety of the students. Work outdoors in any variety of weather. Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of students. Perform light duty cleaning. Light typing and word processing.

Other Requirements

Must be vaccinated against Covid-19 Valid Louisiana Driver's License