Special Education Teacher

Discoveryhsf; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is hiring a Special Education Teacher to serve students with diverse learning needs in a growing program. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in Special Education and state certification, with 3+ years of classroom experience preferred.

The teacher will implement differentiated instruction, modify curricula, develop and administer IEPs, and collaborate with families and school leaders to advocate for students, while staying

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education and valid teaching certification.
• 3+ years’ experience with special education students in a school setting.
• Knowledge of IEP development, RTI, BIP, and current SPED policy; familiar with state/district compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, parents and school leaders to advocate for students.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is a newly authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the Baton Rouge area through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. The school opened in August for the 2023-24 school year, starting with grades PreK4 - 4th and will eventually educate students in grades PreK - 8th at full capacity.

Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeksBachelor’s or Master’s degree teacher certified in Special Education. 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. Workshops and training during the summer of 2027 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.