Special Education 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