2026-2027 Special Education Teacher for The Constellations Program

Crescent City Schools • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time, 10-month Special Education Teacher for The Constellations Program. The teacher will work with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities, providing an individualized and supportive learning environment. The role includes adapting lesson plans, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, and collaborating with educators, specialists, and families to meet each student's needs. The teacher reports to the Director of The Constellations Program.

The Constellations Program serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade with low-incidence disabilities. It prepares students to achieve their highest independent level of functioning and supports both functional skill needs and academic skills aligned to LEAP Connect. The program primarily serves students with autism and is also open to students with limited to no verbal skills, intellectual impairments, and similar exceptionalities.

This is an in-person role. Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization that supports and develops open-enrollment charter schools with the mission of raising student achievement and preparing students for college.

Requirements

• A BA or BS degree.
• Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education, equivalent certification in another state, or current enrollment in an alternative teaching certification program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• A track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Adherence to high professional and ethical standards.
• Physical ability to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques and to react and intervene quickly in crisis situations.
• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, bend, operate a computer and other office equipment, and reach with hands and arms; occasional lifting or moving of up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities.
• An outstanding record of leading academic achievement.
• Willingness to be a founding team member for a school dedicated to children with extensive support needs.
• Belief in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) in collaboration with other team members.
• Create and modify lesson plans to accommodate students' learning needs, including social, communication, and behavioral goals.
• Provide direct instruction in academic subjects such as math, reading, and writing using specialized techniques tailored to students' learning styles.
• Use visual aids, assistive technology, sensory tools, and other strategies to engage students and support learning.
• Provide individualized support for students who exhibit challenging behaviors, using behavior modification techniques and data tracking.
• Monitor and document students' progress in social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Work with parents, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors, and other specialists to support students' holistic development.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and IEP meetings to develop and review students' plans and progress.
• Use formal and informal assessments to measure progress toward IEP goals and adjust instructional strategies based on results.
• Maintain a structured, organized, and supportive classroom with clear routines and expectations to reduce anxiety and promote a safe learning environment for students with ASD.
• Attend training, workshops, and professional development to stay current with best practices in autism, intellectual disabilities, and special education.

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance.
• Immediate 4% 401(k) match.
• Employer-paid mental health services.
• Generous leave policies.
• Compensation may include increases for leadership responsibilities, summer work, work outside regular duties, or longevity with Crescent City Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time