2026-2027 Special Education Teacher

Anova Education; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A charter school network in Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher. The successful candidate will assess students' needs, prepare IEPs, and implement engaging instructional plans tailored for students with learning challenges. The role emphasizes creating a positive educational environment and supporting all students in improving their academic performance. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation days, with a competitive salary reaching up to $80,000.

Qualifications

• Louisiana Special Education Certification required.
• Experience in assessing and addressing special education needs.
• Ability to develop and implement IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Assess students to determine the need for special education services.
• Prepare IEPs or 504s for students who qualify.
• Provide services to assigned students in support of their IEPs.
• Create a safe and positive educational climate.
• Differentiate instruction based on student needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

IEP preparation

Instructional planning

Collaboration with colleagues

Behavior management

Education

Louisiana Special Education Certification

Job description

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