Middle School (7th/8th Grade) Special Education Teacher

Discoveryhsf; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks a Middle School (7th/8th Grade) Special Education Teacher in Kenner, LA. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Special Education and strong knowledge of IEPs, RTI, and SPED policies.

Three or more years of SPED experience in a school setting is preferred. The role includes collaboration with teachers, parents, and school leaders to advocate for students and support related extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education.
• Experience with SPED instruction and IEP development is essential.
• Familiarity with RTI, BIP, and state policy for SPED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leaders to advocate for students.
• Implement differentiated instruction and appropriate accommodations.
• Support one or more extracurricular clubs or sports outside the school day.

Skills

Special Education

Differentiated Instruction

IEP Development

Collaboration

Education

Special Education Certification

Tools

SER Website

Job description

Position:Middle School (7th/8th Grade) Special Education Teacher

Location: Kenner, LA

Job Id:578

# of Openings:1

Middle School (7th/8th Grade)Special Education Teacher

Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeksBachelor’s or Master’s degree teacher certified in Special Education. Three (3)+ years’ experience with special education students in a school setting is preferred. Strong knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies such as differentiated instruction, modification of curriculum and assessments, and implementation of student accommodations. Experience with IEP development and implementation is essential. Knowledge of RTI, BIP, and current legal policy in regard to SPED is required. Familiarity with state/district compliance and uploading IEPs to the SER website is an asset. Ability to collaborate with various teachers, parents, and school leaders to be a strong advocate for students is needed. Knowledge of State testing and Louisiana State Standards preferred. Certification or interest in achieving certification in multiple areas a plus. A strong candidate will have an interest and ability to support one or more extra-curricular clubs or sport outside of the regular school day. Trainings and workshops in the summer may be required. Position available now.

Discovery Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, and/or age.