Special Education Teacher - Critical Shortage

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – Critical Shortage

Rapides Parish School District – Pineville Junior High School (7-8) – Pineville, Louisiana

Job
Final date to receive applications:
Jul 17, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Term:
Nine Months
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Salary: $44,522 Per Hour

FLSA:
Exempt

• Become familiar with educational guides, materials, students’ individual folders, and equipment prior to the school year.
• Prepare and make available each child’s IEP and anticipated weekly plans to the principal or designated person.
• Develop a specific number of instructional periods for each individual child as needed and indicated in the child’s IEP.
• Attempt to remediate deficits through teaching of needed skills as indicated in each child’s Individual Evaluation and IEP.
• Develop or update each child’s IEP annually as mandated by IDEA and Louisiana Act 754.
• Review short‑term objectives on each child’s IEP and submit a report to the parent every six weeks.
• Maintain individual files of each student’s work and test results.
• Create and maintain a physical environment conducive to learning, including bulletin boards, seating arrangements, ventilation, and illumination.
• Develop and maintain reasonable rules for the care of school properties, facilities, and equipment with regular inspections.
• Utilize available curriculum materials, equipment, and facilities frequently in the teaching process.
• Maintain student discipline and safety at all times in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Perform supervisory duties as needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance, financial, and other records in the teacher role book.
• Report to the school prior to the first full day of operations for classroom orientation.
• Maintain current records and submit required reports, IEPs, and re‑evaluation requests to the special education department.
• Attend in‑service workshops and participate in self‑developmental activities, including professional organization membership.
• Promote the educational process by sharing ideas and materials with staff.
• Work in professional harmony with staff, administrators, and IEP committees.
• Keep abreast of new trends, techniques, and teaching strategies.
• Meet with parents, students, and staff and conduct IEP committee meetings.
• Participate in at least one school‑sponsored activity annually.
• Work effectively with school personnel and consistently demonstrate self‑direction.
• Submit accurate records and reports promptly and exhibit professional ethics.
• Foster open communication and positive relationships with school personnel, staff, and the community.
• Perform all other duties delegated by the principal.

• Louisiana State Certification for Special Education (Bulletin 746).
• Experience teaching students with diverse learning needs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop, implement, and assess Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Dr. Susan Dewees, Principal
• Pineville Junior High School (7-8)
• Phone:
• Email: susan.dewees