Special Education Teacher; Grades 9-12

Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12) for  School Year
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Special Education Teacher

Location:

St. Martinville Senior High School

Special Education Teacher (High School):

See attached job description.

Key Requirements and Qualifications

Certification:
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education (Grades 6–12) in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education guidelines (Bulletin 746).

Education:

Bachelor's degree (minimum) in Special Education or a related field.

Experience:

2+ years of teaching experience in special education is frequently preferred.
Content Knowledge:
In-depth understanding of Louisiana Student Standards and the ability to adapt general education curriculum to meet the needs of students with disabilities; knowledge of IEP development and implementation, accommodations, and modifications.

Skills:

Strong written and oral communication skills; effective classroom management; ability to collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and families; strong organizational skills; and ability to use data-driven instruction to support individual student growth.

St. Martin Parish School District
Revised 7/17/2024

Job Title:

Special Education Teacher (PK - Grade
12)

Reports To:

School Principal
HR Contact Julie Laviolette
Location/Grade Level: Level/Salary Range: 9-Month Certified Salary Schedule
EVALUATION:
Educator Evaluation annually pursuant to BESE Bulletin 130
Qualifications and
Education Requirements
College degree, valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Special Education pursuant to
BESE Bulletin 746

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To lead and supervise students toward realizing their intellectual, emotional, and psychological potential and to perform tasks which may be
necessary for the efficient operation of the school.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Fulfill all duties traditionally expected of those in the teaching profession.
2. Design, plan and deliver student-centered instruction to all students effectively as measured by the educator evaluation system in
accordance with federal and state regulations and the district’s Personnel Evaluation Plan.
3. Assume responsibility for growth in student learning in the assigned area of instruction.
a. Ensure that student growth is continuous and appropriate for assigned students.
b. Develop and meet two yearly student learning targets which positively affect student achievement through job responsibilities.
4. Plan and prepare in advance for teaching of classes and students assigned. Provide written evidence of preparation which references
standards, units, activities, materials, literacy strategies, and formal/informal evaluation of learner outcomes upon request.
a. Establish learning objectives consistent with appraisal of student needs, requirements of district-adopted curriculum, and knowledge of
human growth and development.
b. Plan for and utilize instructional methods, resources and evaluation techniques which motivate and enable each student to achieve
learning objectives.
c. Create and maintain a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to
achieve learning objectives in the least restrictive environment.
d. Establish, post, and enforce rules and expectations for student behavior.
e. Implement all components of relevant district-adopted curriculum with fidelity.
f. Provide opportunities for students’ involvement and engagement in the learning process to enhance retention, application, relevance, and
higher order thinking.
g. Use all available resources including differentiated instruction through RTI to develop intervention plans for students failing to progress at
an acceptable pace with their class and/or peer group.
h. Plan and provide…