SPED Teacher - Rebirth

About the position

The SPED Teacher works in partnership with parents, students, and regular education teachers in accordance with the school's mission and vision in order to promote student achievement. The following responsibilities and duties are the means to achieve that end while maintaining compliance with Federal and State Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by school and assigned program (may include but are not limited to: Individual or Group Direct Synchronous Instruction, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Itinerant Support, Resource Room Support, co-teaching, writing lesson plans, telephone conferencing and instruction, Parent Learning Opportunities).
• 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.
• Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Helps with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance (including student compliancy issues, withdrawals, etc.).
• Proctors standardized tests.
• Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly).
• 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 accurate and compliant special education data (class lists with contact info, related services info, IEP due dates, etc.).
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with Regulations and best practice.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
• Maintains communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Administers diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.
• Participates in State specific training.
• Attends Professional Development as designated on school calendar (travel may be required).

Requirements

• Must be a Louisiana Resident
• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• At least 1-year Teaching experience with students with special needs
• Valid Louisiana Teacher Certification or ability to gain certification (Preferred)
• SPED Endorsement
• Able to travel at least 30% of the time