SPED Teacher K-8 at GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge

Baker, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education Law, Resource Access, Leadership Skills, Team Building, Planning Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Student Motivation, Collaboration, Intervention Strategies, Positive Student Culture, Academic Progress Communication, Policy Upholding, Teaching Experience, Urban Environment Experience

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description About us: GEO Prep Baker is a part of a network of high-quality charter schools managed by the GEO Foundation. Working with GEO Prep Academy of GBR, GEO Mid-City and GEO Prep Academy in delivering a high-quality K-12 learning experience to students and their families in the Baton Rouge community. GEO Prep Baker is a tuition-free, public charter school. Our teachers cultivate critical thinking skills students need to understand how the world works around them. Our dedicated faculty are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. ?We are a TAP school! ? REPORTS TO/TERM: Principal and Special Education Director This is a full time 10-month position. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana Special Education Law and Compliance Demonstrated ability to access resources needed to support students in a wide variety of areas of need. Proven leadership/ coordination skills Demonstrated ability to build and work with a team, harmoniously, toward common goals. Highly developed planning and organizational skills Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Belief that every student will learn Proven ability to use interventions and individualization strategies to increase student learning. Communicate and collaborate with other teachers and school administrators Motivate and support students in reaching high levels of personal and academic success; including proactively collaborating with the dean of student culture and social worker to address attendance concerns. Create a positive student culture around online and small group learning Maintain frequent communication with students and their support network regarding academic progress Uphold all school policies Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Special Education License with Mild Intervention Required, with Louisiana eligibility Master’s Degree Preferred Experience in the field of Special Education Proven determination for student success At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Responsibilities

The SPED Teacher K-8 is responsible for supporting students with special needs by utilizing interventions and individualization strategies to enhance their learning. They will collaborate with other educators and administrators to foster a positive learning environment and address attendance concerns.