2025-2026 Special Education Teacher for The Constellations Program

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA

50d • Onsite

About The Position

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time (10-month) Special Education Teacher experienced in working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities to provide an individualized, supportive learning environment. This role involves adapting lesson plans, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, and working closely with other educators, specialists, and families to meet the unique needs of each student. The Constellations Program's special education teacher will report to the Director of The Constellations Program. The Constellations Program is a preK through 4th grade school setting for students with low-incidence disabilities. At Constellations, we prepare students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning. The Constellations Program will support students in meeting their functional skill needs as well as the academic skills aligned to the LEAP Connect. While this program is geared primarily towards students with Autism, it is open to other students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.

Requirements

• Are willing to be a founding team member for a school dedicated to children with extensive support needs
• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Have an outstanding record of leading academic achievement
• Have a BA or BS Degree
• Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education (or equivalent certification in another state) or are currently enrolled in a Alternative Teaching certification program.
• Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Are committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities, in collaboration with other team members.
• Creating and modifying lesson plans to accommodate the learning needs of students, including social, communication, and behavioral goals.
• Providing direct instruction in academic subjects such as math, reading, and writing, using specialized techniques tailored to the students' learning styles.
• Using visual aids, assistive technology, sensory tools, and other strategies to engage students and support learning.
• Providing individualized support for students who exhibit challenging behaviors, using behavior modification techniques and data tracking.
• Monitoring and documenting students' progress in social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Working closely with parents, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors and other specialists to ensure the holistic development of students.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings to develop and review students' plans and progress.
• Using formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward IEP goals and adjusting instructional strategies based on assessment results to ensure continuous student improvement.
• Maintaining a structured, organized, and supportive classroom environment with clearly established routines and expectations to reduce anxiety and promote a safe learning space for students with ASD.
• Attending training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in autism, intellectual disabilities, and special education.

Benefits

• Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role may be on the Lead Scale or the Associate Scale (depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications). It may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside of your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.
• Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services