Extended School Year Teacher

Élan Academy Charter School•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and committed ESY (Extended School Year) Teacher to join our summer programming team. This teacher will support scholars in maintaining and strengthening critical academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills identified through their IEP goals during the summer months. Our ideal candidate brings flexibility, patience, and a joyful presence while creating a structured and engaging learning environment that supports scholar growth. This role requires strong collaboration with paraeducators, related service providers, and families to ensure continuity of services and individualized support for scholars with diverse learning needs. The ESY Teacher will provide targeted instruction, monitor scholar progress, and maintain compliance with all special education requirements throughout the ESY program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
Valid teaching certification preferred
Special Education certification preferred
Experience working with scholars with disabilities preferred
Experience implementing IEP accommodations, behavior supports, and small-group instruction preferred
Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to ALL scholars regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or gender.
Believe that the children of New Orleans have been historically underserved, and they deserve an excellent education.
Believe the opportunity gap can be eliminated and that this can be accomplished not through heroics but through focused instruction.
Believe children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally in a highly organized learning environment.
Believe fostering great relationships with families and stakeholders can lead to transformational learning opportunities.
Believe high-quality schools focus on scholar learning and intentionally use data to influence outcomes.
Believe that all members of the Élan Academy Community are capable of growth. We invest in consistent, measurable, and meaningful learning opportunities that promote academic and personal advancement for all scholars and adults.
Believe that scholar assessment data provides valuable information that should inform instruction and intervention.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
Ability to assist scholars with physical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instruction aligned to scholars’ IEP goals during the ESY program.
Provide targeted academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skill support to scholars with disabilities.
Create a structured, safe, and engaging summer learning environment that promotes consistency and growth.
Collaborate daily with paraeducators and related service providers to ensure scholars receive appropriate supports and accommodations.
Support scholars with communication needs using AAC devices, visual supports, schedules, and other individualized strategies as needed.
Monitor and document scholar progress throughout the ESY program.
Maintain accurate attendance, service logs, progress monitoring, and required special education documentation.
Communicate proactively with families and school staff regarding scholar progress and needs.
Use data and observations to adjust instructional practices and supports.
Follow all special education laws, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.