High School Special Education Teacher

Discovery Schools - Kenner, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Kenner, LA

Educational Services

About the position

Discovery Health Sciences Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and certification in Special Education. The role focuses on providing tailored educational support to special education students, ensuring their academic success through effective instructional strategies and compliance with legal policies.

Responsibilities

• Teach special education students in a school setting.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Utilize differentiated instruction and modify curriculum and assessments as needed.
• Implement student accommodations to support learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and school leaders to advocate for students.
• Ensure compliance with state and district regulations regarding special education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education.
• Teacher certification in Special Education.
• 3+ years of experience teaching special education students in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of mathematical concepts and instructional strategies for special education.
• Experience with IEP development and implementation.
• Knowledge of MTSS, BIP, and current legal policies regarding special education.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with state/district compliance and uploading IEPs to the SER website.
• Knowledge of State testing and Louisiana State Standards.
• Certification or interest in achieving certification in multiple areas.

Benefits

• Position available immediately.