17 Lower School Special Education Teacher (2024 - 2025) Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA
Discovery Health Sciences Schools is Hiring a Lower School Special Education Teacher (2024 - 2025) Near Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (BROD) is a newly authorized Type 2 Charter that is part of the Discovery Schools Charter Management Organization. We are excited to bring Discovery education to the Baton Rouge area through our second corporate partnership with Ochsner Health. The school opened in August for the 2023-24 school year, starting with grades PreK4 - 4th and will eventually educate students in grades PreK - 8th at full capacity.
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy seeks Bachelor’s or Master’s degree teacher certified in Special Education. 3 years’ experience with special education students in a school setting is preferred. Strong knowledge of Special Education instructional strategies such as differentiated instruction, modification of curriculum and assessments, and implementation of student accommodations. Experience with IEP development and implementation is essential. Knowledge of RTI, BIP, and current legal policy in regard to SPED is required. Familiarity with state/district compliance and uploading IEPs to the SER website is an asset. Ability to collaborate with various teachers, parents, and school leaders to be a strong advocate for students is needed. Knowledge of State testing and Louisiana State Standards preferred. Certification or interest in achieving certification in multiple areas a plus. Workshops and training during the summer of 2024 may be required. Position available August 2024.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$46k-77k (estimate)
03/08/2024
05/07/2024
discoveryhsf.org
METAIRIE, LA
25 - 50
2013
EVELYN HUDDLESTON
$5M - $10M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About Discovery Health Sciences Schools
HISTORY Discovery Schools began serving families of Jefferson Parish in 2013. Originally an idea held by a small group of Jefferson Parish residents to reform public education has since grown into a successful and high demand charter school network. Founded in 2013, Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy opened its doors to 420 students in grades Pre-K-3rd, 5th and 6th grade. Each year, Kenner Discovery added more grade levels and students. Now in its eighth year, the school serves over 2,000 students in grades K-12. In 2018, the formidable founding team at Kenner Discovery developed a centr...al office -- Discovery Schools -- and decided to expand the schools success to serve the needs of more Jefferson Parish residents. The second school, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery, opened in August 2020 implementing the structures and best practices that have contributed to the success of Kenner Discovery. WHAT ARE DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOLS? Discovery Charter Schools are open-enrollment Type 1 charter schools authorized by Jefferson Parish Public School Systems. All Discovery schools are free public schools that have the flexibility to adapt to the educational needs of individual students. MISSION The mission of Discovery Health Sciences Academy is to provide a rigorous learning environment where students achieve academically, develop intellectual curiosity, and practice environmental responsibility while exploring health and science topics and careers. CORE VALUES Core values are the HEART of our school culture. Our core values; Honor, Endurance, Academic Achievement, Responsibility, Tolerance (HEART) are the pulse that reinforces positive student behavior. Kenner Discovery incorporates social skills and character development into the daily academic curriculum. School culture is shaped by a character skills program, positive behavior techniques, restorative justice, and conflict resolution skills.
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