Middle/High Special Education Teacher SC - Math (SY 24-25)

SCHOOL OVERVIEW

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve 760 students in grades 6-12 for the 2024-2025 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 52% Black/African American, 30% White, 16% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 92% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

The school's model emphasizes:

• High-Quality Academic Program: Features a longer school day, one-on-one tutoring, interventions, one-to-one devices, and a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for college.
• Social-Emotional Learning: Focuses on developing and living values such as Character, Respect, Integrity, Self-Discipline, and Excellence.
• Student Life and Career Readiness: Offers enrichment opportunities, electives, skill blocks, and community circles to help students develop their passions and long-term happiness.

Remarkable achievements for the 2022-2023 school year include:

With a graduation rate grade of A, RISE graduates seniors each year prepared to succeed in college, careers, trade school, military, and other post secondary pathways. Jefferson RISE is proud to be ranked #6 in SPS growth in the state of Louisiana based on our 2022-23 performance. With a SPS increase of over 17 points, RISE’s HS earned a B and RISE’s MS earned a C.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Jefferson Rise Charter School is seeking a dedicated and skilled Special Education Self-Contained Teacher to join our team. This teacher will be responsible for teaching one period of math to our middle school self-contained class and one period of math to our high school self-contained class. As a lead teacher you are responsible for lesson planning and any accommodations that may be needed. Additionally, the teacher will push into a high school math class to provide extra support to students with Individual Education Programs (IEPs). The ideal candidate will be committed to the academic growth and development of students with special needs, ensuring they receive high-quality, individualized instruction. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for advancing the mission of Jefferson RISE through the development and execution of a standards-aligned curriculum, continuous improvement of instructional practices, and active participation in school-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Responsibilities:
   • Teach one period of math to middle school students in a self-contained classroom setting.
   • Teach one period of math to high school students in a self-contained classroom setting.
   • Provide push-in support to a high school math class to assist students with IEPs.
2. Curriculum and Lesson Planning:
   • Develop and deliver standards-aligned math curriculum and lessons tailored to the needs of students in self-contained settings.
   • Collaborate with general education math teachers to modify and adapt lesson plans for students with special needs.
3. Student Support and Accommodations:
   • Implement and monitor accommodations and modifications as outlined in students' IEPs.
   • Utilize data-driven strategies to support the academic progress and achievement of students.
4. Collaboration and Professional Development:
   • Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff in the Special Education department to ensure cohesive and comprehensive support for students.
   • Participate in professional development sessions and coaching to enhance instructional practices and stay current with best practices in special education.
5. Communication with Families:
   
   • Maintain regular communication with families regarding student progress and IEP meetings.
   • Foster positive relationships with parents and guardians to support student success.
6. Compliance and Documentation:
   • Ensure that all student are receiving their accommodations 
   • Conduct regular assessments and document student progress and achievements.
7. Accountability and Growth:
   • Be accountable for high performance and growth, student achievement, and quality of instructional practice
   • Contribute to the overall success of Jefferson RISE Charter School by engaging in school-wide initiatives and activities.

Administrative

• Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with team members 
• Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Enter in student performance data in a timely manner
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

School and Community Culture

• Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school
• Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school
• Build classroom community by investing families in students’ academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Degree in content area (preferred)
• Content area certification (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as other web-based applications
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth

Culture and Fit:

• Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE 
• Ambition and desire to grow as a leader 
• Openness to feedback and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school 
• Entrepreneurial spirit 
• Personal and professional integrity 
• Team player (flexible, willing to jump in)

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$55,000 per year. RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees: coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.

Additional Questions

The following questions will be part of this job application. Those marked with an asterisk will be required to submit your application.

1. If someone were to walk into your classroom, what activities would they see you and the students doing? *
2. What do you do to improve? Give an example of a time when you received difficult feedback from a peer, student, teacher, or supervisor. How did you respond in the moment? How did it affect your thinking? Your actions? *
3. Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it. *
4. Do you have a bachelor's degree? *
5. Are you certified to teach in the state of Louisiana? *
6. Are there specific courses or grade levels within your subject area you are interested in teaching? *
7. How did you learn about this position? *
   1. Indeed.com
   2. ZipRecruiter
   3. Google Jobs
   4. BetterTeacher 
   5. WorkNOLA
   6. A Jefferson RISE team member (please specify)
   7. A Jefferson RISE parent or community member
   8. An email from Jefferson RISE Careers
   9. Somewhere else (please specify)
8. If you learned about this role from a Jefferson RISE staff member or somewhere that wasn't listed in the previous question, please tell us who or where.
9. Is there anything else you'd like us to know in considering your application?
10. Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
11. If you have prior teaching experience, please tell us about the evidence of student achievement for your former/current students. If you do not have prior teaching experience, tell us about a time you were required to monitor progress towards achieving a goal and how you did so.

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000