Special Education Teacher

Overview
Learn It Academic Services is a national education organization whose mission is to help all children succeed in school and in life. We value team members who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful. We are excited to find great people that share our passion to help children and their families.
Position:

• Placements available in a private school in New Orleans
• Special Education teacher with Special Needs and/or Autism classroom experience
• Small group or one-on-one instruction
• Teacher will have support and an assistant present at all times

**Speical Education Certification preferred
Responsibilities
Learn It Systems is looking for highly qualified, LA Special Educatoin certified, Part-Time Teachers for our Title I Reading & Math Instructional Program. We currently have K-5, MS, HS Special Education classroom positions throughout Orleans Parish for the school year. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, interdisciplinary team of professionals focused on creating exceptional learning experiences for children in need.
In this position, you would be a part of an educational team consisting of a program supervisor, on site coordinator, fellow teachers and classroom teachers working with a diverse population of students. This team works with the School District of New Orleans to deliver the highest-quality education services in reading and mathematics to students in a small group learning environment. As a Title I Teacher you will be implementing program components and communicating and working closely with school personnel and parents.
As a Special Education Teacher you will:

• Determine students' needs through use of appropriate assessments
• Adapt the teaching curriculum and learning activities to meet the needs of all students and address their specific abilities; Make accommodations as necessary and suggested by school administrators and staff
• Be able to determine how to best present information and instructional material to different students; Have an array of adjustments and resource options
• Use IEPs, if available, to asses and track students' progress against goals
• Become familiar with resources and adaptations developed to assist students in their learning

Title 1 Teachers are part of a collaborative team, working with students who qualify for Title I instructional support in addition to their regular classroom time. Responsibilities also include: collaborating regularly with the school administrators and classroom teachers to identify specific academic skills and needs of Title I students, administering pre and post assessments, delivering effective instruction in a small group setting, consistent communication, tracking student progress data are essential to the position. Effective classroom management, creative lesson planning, escorting students to and from the Title I classroom, providing a safe and positive learning environment are also key responsibilities. Teacher candidates must be effective and flexible educators, solution oriented, creative planners and positive thinkers.
Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred
• Experience working with Special Education or Title I students
• Effective lesson planning and delivery of instruction for reading and math
• Experience with ALL grade levels K-5, Middle School and High School preferred
• Computer proficiency required
• Organization and accurate documentation skills is necessary
• Be highly organized in what can sometimes be a chaotic environment
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to principals, classroom teachers, and parents
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Work location is in a school building where employee will need to be able to go up and down stairs
• Frequent standing and ability to raise arms above the head
• Hand dexterity for typing and entering data into a computer

At Learn It Systems, we believe it's our people that set us apart. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefit package including;

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Mentorship and training programs
• Travel Reimbursement (for some locations)
• Reimbursement for fingerprint and background checks

Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the United States.