High School Special Education Teacher 2022-2023

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunity :

Walter L Cohen College Prep is searching for a Special Education Teacher for the 2022-2022 school year. If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to work at a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children. Moreover, your work would make a profound and lasting contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

Background :

New Orleans College Prep's mission is to prepare students with academic and life skills for success in college, career, and beyond.

Detailed information about our academic performance can be found on our website by visiting www.nolacollegeprep.org and clicking 'Our Results.'

We are very proud of our school staff, parents, and scholars for these achievements, but we have much more to accomplish in order to realize our mission of 100% of our students prepared for success in a rigorous 4-year college.

Goals :

Special Education teachers are expected to enable students to achieve IEP goals, and attain significant growth in student scores in various assessments.

Responsibilities :

Design classroom instruction using research-based strategies

Develop curriculum using principles of backwards design

Execute research-based programs according to best practices

Frequently analyze results from multiple sources to drive instruction

Maintain school culture of high behavioral expectations

Maintain frequent communication with student families

Qualifications :

Constant learner : Solicits feedback and implements new ideas in instruction, stays abreast of current research on teaching and learning, enhances professional skills

Solutions-Oriented : concentrates on finding ways to solve problems and improve systems

Enthusiasm : exhibits passion and excitement over work

High Expectations : An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels

Results Oriented : Proven track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains as a teacher

Work ethic : possesses a strong willingness to work hard and long hours to get the job done

Intelligence : learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently absorb new information

Experienced : Successful manager of a classroom who emulates the belief that structure and clear expectations are drivers of student success

Teamwork : Demonstrated ability to work well in a team

Benefits : Compensation :

We offer a competitive compensation package, including generous retirement contributions and comprehensive health benefits.