Extended School Year Teacher

Role Description

• We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and committed ESY (Extended School Year) Teacher to join our summer programming team. This teacher will support scholars in maintaining and strengthening critical academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills identified through their IEP goals during the summer months. Our ideal candidate brings flexibility, patience, and a joyful presence while creating a structured and engaging learning environment that supports scholar growth. This role requires strong collaboration with paraeducators, related service providers, and families to ensure continuity of services and individualized support for scholars with diverse learning needs. The ESY Teacher will provide targeted instruction, monitor scholar progress, and maintain compliance with all special education requirements throughout the ESY program.
• About
• Èlan
• Academy: Founded in 2017, Élan Academy Charter School is an academically challenging, disciplined, and joyful elementary school located in New Orleans. Through a classical curriculum, high-quality instruction, and leadership development, Élan Academy Charter School ensures that all scholars have the foundation necessary to thrive in secondary school, succeed in college, and access lives of opportunity. An Élan Academy Teammate… Does whatever it takes. We are Élan Academy teachers, not just individual classroom teachers. We recognize that we are all responsible for building, preserving, and maintaining our school culture. Embodies our core values. We want to build a culture of open, honest, and productive dialogue with one another. We are expected to share our ideas, thoughts, and concerns. We value the power of shared leadership. Believes results come from hard work. Our preparation creates the opportunity for success. We understand that Élan Academy’s success is the result of persistent effort, resilience, and a shared dedication to continuous improvement. Sweats the small stuff. Every detail matters and helps us build strong daily habits that contribute to success. Embodies no-nonsense nurturing. We build meaningful relationships with our scholars and hold them accountable to meet high expectations. Teaches ALL scholars until they learn. We are committed to providing an equitable learning environment. We ensure that all scholars have access to high-quality instructional resources and support in order to meet their most rigorous learning outcomes. Understands that we are members of one school with one mission, working together at all times. We share our passion for teaching and learning with our colleagues, our scholars, and our families to achieve the mission.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instruction aligned to scholars’ IEP goals during the ESY program. Provide targeted academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skill support to scholars with disabilities. Create a structured, safe, and engaging summer learning environment that promotes consistency and growth. Collaborate daily with paraeducators and related service providers to ensure scholars receive appropriate supports and accommodations. Support scholars with communication needs using AAC devices, visual supports, schedules, and other individualized strategies as needed. Monitor and document scholar progress throughout the ESY program. Maintain accurate attendance, service logs, progress monitoring, and required special education documentation. Communicate proactively with families and school staff regarding scholar progress and needs. Use data and observations to adjust instructional practices and supports. Follow all special education laws, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university Valid teaching certification preferred Special Education certification preferred Experience working with scholars with disabilities preferred Experience implementing IEP accommodations, behavior supports, and small-group instruction preferred Mindset Requirements: Believe that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic and character education to ALL scholars regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or gender. Believe that the children of New Orleans have been historically underserved, and they deserve an excellent education. Believe the opportunity gap can be eliminated and that this can be accomplished not through heroics but through focused instruction. Believe children can thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally in a highly organized learning environment. Believe fostering great relationships with families and stakeholders can lead to transformational learning opportunities. Believe high-quality schools focus on scholar learning and intentionally use data to influence outcomes. Believe that all members of the Élan Academy Community are capable of growth. We invest in consistent, measurable, and meaningful learning opportunities that promote academic and personal advancement for all scholars and adults. Believe that scholar assessment data provides valuable information that should inform instruction and intervention. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for extended periods. Ability to assist scholars with physical tasks as needed.

Compensation

• Élan Academy offers competitive compensation for summer programming staff at a rate of $30 per hour. ESY staff members are equipped with the tools and resources needed to support scholar success throughout the program, including instructional materials, technology access, and collaborative support from school leadership and related service providers.
• Summer
• Academy
• Schedule:
• Summer
• Academy
• Team
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:30
• PM
• Summer
• Academy will not be held on the following date: Juneteenth – June 19, 2026