SPED - Self-Contained
GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge
Location
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for managing a self-contained special education classroom, including creating modified lessons and writing effective IEPs. They must monitor student progress, facilitate testing, and collaborate with general education teachers to mainstream students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in the content area. A valid state teaching license for K-6 or K-12 is required.
Job description
Description BOUT US GEO Prep Academy, Inc. is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an outstanding education for students each day as they transition from elementary to middle school to high school and COLLEGE. Our curriculum and teaching methods are designed using Core Knowledge in K-8 and a blended learning model in elementary school through high school. We are a TAP school!
Reports to/Term
Principal and Special Education Director This is a full time 10-month position. (Training in July)
A Special Education Self-contained Teacher will perform the following duties
Maintain student Service Logs Create and modify student lessons Keep daily Service Logs Conduct small group lessons Provide individual student services Mainstream students into General Education classrooms Collaborate with classroom teachers Provide services to students as outlined in IEP Write Effective IEPs Meet all deadlines Monitor progress Maintain updated Service Schedule Maintain updated caseload lists Provide Accommodations\Modifications Parental contacts w/documentation Facilitate academic testing Facilitate statewide testing Communicate suspensions Attend all required staff meetings File state documents in Special Education file and office Other functions assigned by supervisor Follow all school policies
Requirements
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area Valid (State) Teaching License for (K-6) or (K-12)