Severe​/Profound SPED Teacher; SY

JEFFERSON RISE CHARTER SCHOOL

Harvey, Louisiana | Grades 6-12 |  School Year

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.

Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:

• 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.

Position Title:

Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher

• Department:
  Special Education
• Reports to:
  
  Self-Contained SPED 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 a skilled, compassionate, and adaptable Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction to middle and high school students with significant disabilities in a self-contained setting.

The teacher will deliver instruction in core academics, functional academics, life skills, and transition readiness while adapting instruction to each student’s abilities, needs, and Individualized Education Program (IEP). Students may be nonverbal or minimally verbal and may require mobility or personal-care support.

The ideal candidate sets high expectations, meets students where they are, and helps each student build the skills, confidence, and independence needed for continued growth.

• Deliver individualized instruction in academics, functional skills, communication, daily living, social skills, and transition/workplace readiness.
• Adapt curriculum, materials, activities, and assessments to meet individual student needs and IEP goals.
• Use student data to adjust instruction and monitor academic and functional progress.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom that promotes student independence, dignity, and success.

• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and required student supports with fidelity.
• Collect progress data, maintain required documentation, and contribute to IEP meetings and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with paraprofessionals and related-service providers to support instructional, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and personal-care needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with families, the Self-Contained SPED Instructional Coach, and the Special Education team.

• Administer or support required assessments and follow student-specific health, safety, mobility, and emergency protocols.
• Model Jefferson RISE expectations of being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, team meetings, school wide responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.