Special Education Teacher AAJP

Organization: Athlos Academy

Location: Jefferson Parish

Reports To: Special Education Coordinator

Hiring Status: At-Will

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: Monday Friday 7:30 am 4:00 pm

Reporting Days: 190 10 months

Compensation: Salary

Evaluation Rubric: LEADS Evaluation

Starting Pay: $39800-$75361 DOE;AAJP Teacher Salary Schedule

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Education:Bachelors degree or enrolled in a teaching program.
• Experience Required:Teaching experience preferred but not required.
• Certification Required:Valid Louisiana special education teaching certificate ; if not enrollment in certification program required.

Our Mission

The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars ofPrepared MindHealthy Body andPerformance Character.

Our Vision

The Vision of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to produce students who are well-prepared to face lifes challenges and who have developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as a broad knowledge base and healthy lifestyle habits. The schools culture celebrates high academic achievement fosters individual growth in athleticism andPerformance Character and promotes regular family engagement.

Job Duties

• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP.
• Develop and implement annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance special education needs instructional goals and objectives and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Adhere to procedural requirements including due process timelines special education logs lesson plan etc.
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each students IEP.
• Conduct special education evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Develop FBA/BIPs as well as monitor document oversee student behavior both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Provide instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff.
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e. social services public health medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students; Provideconsultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations instructional modifications adaptive equipment behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Communicates with parent/guardians and the community in a professional manner.
• Participates in regular professional development.
• Models the Athlos culture.
• Meets professional obligations by honoring schedules and deadlines.
• Other assigned duties.

To Apply:

Please submit a resume toemailprotected.