SEN Teacher

Special Education TeacherEinstein Charter Schools ("Einstein") is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to nurture students to be academically STRONG as well as socially and emotionally resilient.We offer our staff an opportunity to impact the lives of our students and their New Orleans East community, a culture that prioritizes growth and collegiately, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.You believe in EVERY child and their capacity to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams.You embrace and protect their individuality and diversity. You know acting on data and feedback is an essential skill and aren't afraid to innovate.You value diversity and prioritize inclusion.The teacher maximizes and diversifies the delivery of educational services by providing direct assistance to students at assigned grade level(s) and fields to ensure students learn subject matter and/or skills that will result in their mastery of subject matter and process skills and contribute to the fulfillment of the School mission. The teacher develops lesson plans and delivers individualized student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; Key ResponsibilitiesMeet all standards of performance for individual teaching assignment, including those standards specified in LDOE RubricIncrease student achievement per the Einstein Way.Adhere to, comply with, and implement all directives, policies, laws, and regulations as required by Einstein Charter Schools.Utilize planning time to meet with administrators, coaches, colleagues, students, and parents, for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Planning time is not an "off" period.Actively participate and work with other personnel during planning time in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods, and curriculum and to analyze data.Submit lesson plans, utilizing Einstein's lesson plan format, and homework assignments to the Head of School's Office for review before they are to be implemented.Actively supervise students during lunch duty, before and after school duty.Submit to the office or other designated persons all requested items on time.Assist in planning and implement specific individual educational plans (504, IEP, etc.)Plan lessons, provide materials and supervise assigned para-educator daily to ensure effective small group instruction.Cooperate with the Head of School, Leadership Team, and/or Department Head(s)/Chairs in assessing the performance of paraeducators and other assigned individuals.Cooperate with Head of School, Leadership Team, and/or Department Head(s)/Chairs, and Grade Level Coordinators to perform all assigned duties.Enforce school wide rules that are fair, consistent, and attainable using the PBIS model.Create a classroom climate in which students display initiative, develop discipline, and assume personal responsibilities for learning.Guide the learning process of students in the classroom toward the achievement of curriculum goals set by Einstein Charter Schools and/or appropriate federal guidelines;Assist the administration in implementing all Einstein Charter Schools policies;Achieve those objectives/activities included in the Professional Growth Plan developed jointly with the Principal's Office and Leadership Team as part of the accountability process mandated by the state legislature, district, and Employing Authority requirements.Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Head of School's Office.Skills/QualificationsStrong instructional and classroom management skillsBelief in the mission and values of Einstein Charter SchoolsCommitment to Einstein Charter Schools students, families, and staffWillingness to do whatever it takes to help our students reach excellenceAbility to work well in a team and communicate effectivelyEducation and Experience - Bachelor's Degree or higherCertificates, Licenses - Valid Louisiana Teaching CertificateOther Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required - The ability to fulfill the responsibilities listed above.Evaluated by the Head of School and/or designee. Einstein Charter Schools welcomes all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected grounds in any of its activities or operations, including hiring.