Discovery Flex is a hybrid virtual BESE-authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the state of Louisiana through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. Discovery Flex will open in the August 2024-25 school year, starting with grades 5th through 8th, and will eventually educate students in grades K - 12th at full capacity.
Discovery Flex is seeking a Special Education Teacher (grades 5th-8th) to join our dynamic team for the 2025-2026 school year in a part-time capacity. This position provides a student-centered, hybrid virtual learning experience that promotes academic achievement through an innovative and flexible learning experience. Grounded in our strong school culture, based on our HEART tenets: Honor, Endurance, Academic Achievement, Responsibility, and Tolerance, students work through mastery of content using educational technology infused with hands-on learning, inquiry instruction, and problem-solving through synthesis and evaluation. This position requires expertise in IEP development and implementation, LEAP assessments, and asynchronous curriculum development using Louisiana Student Standards. Knowledge of RTI, MTSS, BIP, and current legal policy in regard to SPED is required. Familiarity with state/district compliance and uploading IEPs to the SER website is an asset. The ability to collaborate with various teachers, parents, and school leaders to be a strong advocate for students is needed.
This position can be located at our Baton Rouge Campus or Kenner Campus.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license in Special Education (preferred)
• Valid teaching certification/license (certifications in Gifted Instruction, ESL, and/or Reading Specialist are desired)
• Experience working with middle school students with exceptionalities in a classroom setting (3+ years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies such as differentiated instruction, modification of curriculum and assessments, and implementation of student accommodations
• Experience with IEP development and implementation is essential
• Knowledge of RTI, BIP, and current legal policy in regard to SPED is required
• Knowledge of LEAP 2025 assessments and Louisiana Student Standards (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging, asynchronous lessons aligned to the curriculum and Louisiana Student Standards
• Create a positive and inclusive virtual hybrid learning environment
• Differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of each individual student
• Provide asynchronous instruction daily, while providing differentiated synchronous learning experiences to promote student mastery
• Assess student progress toward content mastery while providing consistent individualized feedback daily to students/learning coaches/parents/guardians
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment for students
• Utilize technology and other resources to enhance student engagement through mastery of content
• Provide scheduled, in-person student support regularly
• Record, analyze, and evaluate student data frequently
• Consult with students/learning coaches/parents/guardians to provide targeted guidance and support toward individual student goals

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology
• Previous experience teaching students in a virtual classroom environment

• Design and implement engaging, asynchronous lessons aligned to the curriculum and Louisiana Student Standards
• Create a positive and inclusive virtual hybrid learning environment
• Differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of each individual student
• Provide asynchronous instruction daily, while providing differentiated synchronous learning experiences to promote student mastery
• Assess student progress toward content mastery while providing consistent individualized feedback daily to students/learning coaches/parents/guardians
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a cohesive learning environment for students
• Utilize technology and other resources to enhance student engagement through mastery of content
• Provide scheduled, in-person student support regularly
• Record, analyze, and evaluate student data frequently
• Consult with students/learning coaches/parents/guardians to provide targeted guidance and support toward individual student goal