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, Prescott Academy, is looking for a Special Education Teacher. Prescott’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

Responsibilities:

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 performanceManage 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

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