Special Education Teacher

Discovery Health Sciences Schools; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative education organization in Baton Rouge is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This part-time position emphasizes a student-centered, hybrid virtual learning environment. Key responsibilities include designing engaging asynchronous lessons, collaborating with teachers and parents, and ensuring compliance with IEP standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Education, experience with IEP implementation, and an understanding of Special Education strategies. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about advocating for students' success.

Qualifications

• Expertise in IEP development and implementation.
• Valid teaching certification/license preferred.
• 3+ years experience with middle school exceptionalities.
• Experience with middle school students with exceptionalities in classroom setting (3+ years preferred).
• Knowledge of RTI, BIP, and current SPED policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, asynchronous lessons.
• Create a positive and inclusive virtual learning environment.
• Assess student progress toward content mastery.
• Provide asynchronous daily instruction with differentiated synchronous learning.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure cohesive learning.

Skills

Knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies

Experience with IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Knowledge of RTI and BIP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Valid teaching certification/license in Special Education

Special Education certification/license (preferred)

Gifted Instruction, ESL, or Reading Specialist certs desired

Job description

Special Education Teacher (2025 - 2026)

Discovery Flex is a hybrid virtual BESE-authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the state of Louisiana through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. Discovery Flex will open in the August 2024-25 school year, starting with grades 5th through 8th, and will eventually educate students in grades K-12 at full capacity.

Discovery Flex is seeking a Special Education Teacher (grades 5th-8th) to join our dynamic team for the 2025-2026 school year in a part-time capacity. This position provides a student-centered, hybrid virtual learning experience that promotes academic achievement through an innovative and flexible learning environment. Grounded in our strong school culture, based on our HEART tenets: Honor, Endurance, Academic Achievement, Responsibility, and Tolerance, students work through mastery of content using educational technology infused with hands-on learning, inquiry instruction, and problem solving through synthesis and evaluation. This position requires expertise in IEP development and implementation, LEAP assessments, and asynchronous curriculum development using Louisiana Student Standards. Knowledge of RTI, MTSS, 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. The ability to collaborate with various teachers, parents, and school leaders to be a strong advocate for students is needed.

This position can be located at our Baton Rouge Campus or Kenner Campus.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license in Special Education (preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license (certifications in Gifted Instruction, ESL, and/or Reading Specialist are desired)
• Experience working with middle school students with exceptionalities in a classroom setting (3+ years 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
• Knowledge of LEAP 2025 assessments and Louisiana Student Standards (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement engaging, asynchronous lessons aligned to the curriculum and Louisiana Student Standards
• Create a positive and inclusive virtual hybrid learning environment
• Differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of each individual student
• Provide asynchronous instruction daily, while providing differentiated synchronous learning experiences to promote student mastery
• Assess student progress toward content mastery while providing consistent individualized feedback daily to students, learning coaches, parents, and guardians
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment for students
• Utilize technology and other resources to enhance student engagement through mastery of content
• Provide scheduled, in-person student support regularly
• Record, analyze, and evaluate student data frequently
• Consult with students, learning coaches, parents, and guardians to provide targeted guidance and support toward individual student goals

Desired Competencies

• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Previous experience teaching students in a virtual classroom environment

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education

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