Special Education Teacher: Drive Growth & IEP Success

Morehouse Elementary; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Third Future Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Morehouse Elementary in Bastrop, Louisiana. The position is in person and starts July 22, 2026, with salary range $75,000 to $80,000 per year.

The SPED teacher will assess students, prepare IEPs/504s, follow IDEA regulations, deliver individualized instruction, differentiate lessons, and collaborate with staff to achieve school goals while engaging families and supporting student learning goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students to determine the need for special education services
• Prepare IEPs or 504s for students who qualify
• Follow IDEA regulations and comply with other federal and state laws and policies concerning special education services
• Provide services to assigned students in support of their IEPs and Student Learning Plans
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional lessons and activities
• Create a safe and positive educational climate in which students may learn
• Develop Student Learning Plans and support students in accomplishing their learning objectives
• Teach an aligned curriculum–be clear about what students need to know and how they will demonstrate what they have learned
• Maintain a focus on student academic and performance outcomes
• Use direct instruction, personalized learning, and special education strategies to help students gain proficiency
• Differentiate instruction and implement Student Learning Plans in a way that maximizes time on task, student engagement, and student learning
• Support students in the development of habits of success
• Be creative in finding on-line resources and materials to supplement instruction and support personalized learning
• Work with colleagues and the administration to accomplish the school’s goals as outlined in the School Action Plan
• Assess student proficiency, monitor student progress, and provide grades in accordance with school procedures and regulations
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
• Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
• Tutor Students on an individual basis
• Observe and evaluate student's performance
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by invoking approved disciplinary procedures
• Communicate with and engage parents and families to support student learning and habits of success
• Expand personal leadership skills
• Participate in professional learning communities and function well as part of a team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Third Future Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Morehouse Elementary in Bastrop, Louisiana. The position is in person and starts July 22, 2026, with salary range $75,000 to $80,000 per year.

The SPED teacher will assess students, prepare IEPs/504s, follow IDEA regulations, deliver individualized instruction, differentiate lessons, and collaborate with staff to achieve school goals while engaging families and supporting student learning goals.