Special Education Self-Contained Teacher - Growth & Impact

Community-Academies-of-New-Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) seeks a Special Education Self-Contained Teacher to partner with the Academic Team, parents, and students to craft personalized development plans and provide targeted instructional support.

You will contribute to high-quality instruction, align IEP goals with classroom practice, and commit to ongoing coaching and professional growth within a dynamic school community in New Orleans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field.
• Louisiana state SPED certification required.
• Two years of SPED teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to create IEPs and document progress.
• Maintain compliance with SPED records and paperwork.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate with Academic Team, parents and students.
• Commitment to equity and student-centered instruction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Academic Team to improve lesson plans and materials.
• Deliver curriculum with fidelity and adapt as needed.
• Develop IEP goals and coordinate with teachers for implementation.
• Monitor behavioral patterns and arrange interventions.
• Collaborate with parents and staff to track progress.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflicts.

Skills

IEP development

Collaboration

Classroom management

Professional development

Growth mindset

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Louisiana SPED certificate

Two years SPED teaching experience

Job description

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) seeks a Special Education Self-Contained Teacher to partner with the Academic Team, parents, and students to craft personalized development plans and provide targeted instructional support.

You will contribute to high-quality instruction, align IEP goals with classroom practice, and commit to ongoing coaching and professional growth within a dynamic school community in New Orleans.