Special Education (SPED) English Teacher (26-27 SY) - Immediate Vacancy

School Overview

Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition-free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. At Jefferson RISE, we believe every student deserves a real path forward. Whether that means a four-year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely, our job is to make sure every student graduates prepared and ready.

We get there through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to each student's individual success.

• We have a diverse population of students based on race and ethnicity:
  • 61% Black/African American
  • 16% Hispanic
  • 14% Middle Eastern
  • 6% White (Non-Middle Eastern)
  • 2% Asian
  • 1% Other
• 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged
• 13% Students with Disabilities
• 4% English Learners

• Top Gains Award
  - Louisiana Department of Education (2023-24 SY)
• Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana
  - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022-23 SY)
• Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023-24 and 73.9 in 2024-25

As a charter school, Jefferson RISE sets its own academic calendar and daily schedule based on the needs of its students. Teachers generally work from mid-July (beginning with professional development before students arrive) through late May.

Workdays are generally 7:10 AM-3:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Mondays extend to 4:30 PM and include mandatory Professional Development time. Anticipated school hours and days vary annually based on changes to the school calendar.

• Department:
  Special Education
• Reports to:
  
  Instructional Coach
• Work Schedule:
  
  10-month (mid/late July - mid/late May)
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time, Exempt
• Location:
  
  Harvey, LA
• Start Date:
  
  Immediate

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking an experienced, results-driven English Special Education (SPED) Teacher who believes that every student can learn and is committed to ensuring students with disabilities thrive academically and socially. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of specially designed instruction, IEP implementation, and accommodations/modifications, and is skilled at delivering direct, targeted instruction in English/Language Arts to students with disabilities.

Our SPED Teachers provide direct instruction and intervention to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring they meet their academic and social-emotional goals. The right candidate is flexible, proactive, and deeply committed to equity—creating inclusive, supportive learning environments where students feel challenged and empowered.

Deliver Targeted, Standards-Aligned Instruction

• Design and deliver direct, specially designed instruction in English/Language Arts to students with IEPs, using accommodations, modifications, and scaffolds as needed.
• Implement research-based interventions tailored to individual student needs while maintaining high expectations.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to align instruction with grade-level content and ensure consistency across settings.
• Support students in developing executive functioning, self-advocacy, and independent learning skills.

Use Data to Drive Student Growth

• Collect and analyze progress monitoring data aligned to IEP goals and use findings to inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with the SPED team and general education staff to adjust supports based on student progress and needs.
• Lead or actively contribute to IEP meetings, providing clear data and actionable input regarding student progress and next steps.

Foster a Positive, Supportive, and Inclusive Classroom Culture

• Model and reinforce Jefferson RISE's behavioral expectations of being safe, respectful, and responsible.
• Proactively address behavioral and academic challenges using positive interventions and supports.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence.

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