SPED Teacher — Inclusion & IEP Specialist

Lake-Charles-Charter-Academy; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Charter Academy in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a SPED Teacher to partner with parents, students, and regular education teachers to promote student achievement in accordance with the school's mission and vision.

You will collect data, coordinate IEPs, collaborate with general educators, and support inclusionary practices while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of CSUSA.
• Possesses strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents and staff.
• Displays excellent interpersonal and communication skills across spoken and written forms.
• Arrives on time, follows instructions, and responds to management direction.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office, SIS and email communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program.
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Plans and conducts appointments with parents as needed.
• Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates at monthly outings encouraged.
• Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans.
• Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices.
• Acts as informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Model's strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, Progress Monitoring for caseload.
• Develops and Implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring.
• Collects and Reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals.
• Conduct IEP meetings within timelines.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Completes Quarterly Progress Reports.
• Maintains compliant special education data and files.
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with regulations.
• Develops and monitors transition plans for students of transition age.
• Maintains communication with Related Service Providers to ensure compliant services.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

MS Office

Student Information System (SIS)

Email communications

Tools

MS Office

SIS (Student Information System)

Job description

Lake Charles Charter Academy in Lake Charles, Louisiana is seeking a SPED Teacher to partner with parents, students, and regular education teachers to promote student achievement in accordance with the school's mission and vision.

You will collect data, coordinate IEPs, collaborate with general educators, and support inclusionary practices while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.