Special Education School Teacher

Third Future Schools is a high-achieving and growing network of charter schools. The network's school in Baton Rouge, LA, Bridge Academy, is looking for a Special Education Teacher. Bridge's teachers help students improve academic proficiency and build habits of success. They create a safe and orderly learning environment for students who are assigned to their class and for all the students in the school. They are supervised by the principal and assistant principal.
*Louisiana Special Education Certification required
The SPED Behavior teacher responsibilities include:

Assess students to determine the need for special education services
Prepare IEPs or 504s for students who qualify
Follow IDEA regulations and comply with other federal and state laws and policies concerning special education services
Provide services to assigned students in support of their IEPs and Student Learning Plans
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional lessons and activities
Create a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn
Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives
Teach an aligned curriculum-be clear about what students need to know and how they will demonstrate what they have learned
Maintain a focus on student academic and performance outcomes
Use direct instruction, personalized learning, and special education strategies to help students gain proficiency
Differentiate instruction and implement Student Learning Plans in a way that maximizes time on task, student engagement, and student learning
Support students in the development of habits of success
Be creative in finding on-line resources and materials to supplement instruction and support personalized learning
Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school's goals as outlined in the School Action Plan
Assess student proficiency, monitor student progress, and provide grades in accordance with school procedures and regulations
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Tutor Students on an individual basis
Observe and evaluate student's performance
Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
Communicate with and engage parents and families to support student learning and habits of success
Expand personal leadership skills
Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
Perform other duties as assigned
The Third Future Schools Special Needs Teachers help students improve academic proficiency and build habits of success. Special Education teachers primarily support students with IEPs or 504s, but they also help all students who have challenges learning and raising proficiency. They deliver high-quality instruction and work with colleagues to accomplish the TFS mission and vision. The maximum salary for a teacher with at least three years of demonstrated achievement results is $80,000.
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person