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