ESS Teacher (SSC)

Great Hearts Academies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Teacher to support students with IEPs within the ESS General department at the Academy setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with general education staff, service providers, and families to ensure appropriate accommodations and inclusive practices. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of SPED experience.

Qualifications

• Certifications: SPED certification provision or standard to include, AZ Mild to Moderate, K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED.
• Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12, or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lesson planning for learning activities that align with individual student IEP goals (e.g. Specially Designed Instruction).
• Teaching subject(s) and lessons to students receiving special education and related services.
• Monitor and track student progress.
• Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment.
• Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Facilitating the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Skills

SPED certification

Mild-Moderate

Cross-Categorical SPED

K-12 SPED

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title:

Exceptional Student Services Teacher

Department:

ESS General

Location:

Academy

Reports To:

Headmaster

EEO Classification:

Professional

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Compensation Type:

Salaried

Position Summary:

Great Hearts Academies is committed to serving the students within our special education population in a manner that reflects and affirms their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body. Through the use of consultation, resource, and inclusion models in a variety of academic environments, the Special Education team aims to provide support for students while working to ensure as much time as appropriate is spent within the general classroom.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lesson planning for learning activities that align with individual student IEP goals (e.g. Specially Designed Instruction)
• Teaching subject(s) and lessons to students receiving special education and related services.
• Monitor and track student progress
• Providing direct and consultative services to students with IEPs in the school environment
• Collaborating with related service providers and assisting general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Writing and maintaining all IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Planning and facilitating committee meetings throughout the special education process, as well as leading ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Ongoing communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Facilitating the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Required/Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

Required/Preferred Experience:

1-2 years of special education experience.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Certifications: SPED certification provision or standard to include, AZ Mild to Moderate, K-12 Cross-Categorical SPED. Certifications in specific learning disabilities such as, Moderate/Severe Disabilities K-12, or Intern/Alternative may be accepted.

Physical Functions:

Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.