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Special Education Teacher

Educators for Quality Alternatives

Posted 10/18/24

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6601 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

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Job Description

High School Special Education Teacher
(Full time, Certification Required)

Position Description

 

Educators for Quality Alternatives operates alternative schools in New Orleans serving students who have dropped out, been expelled, or otherwise have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional school settings. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed in the career and education paths of their choice. EQA runs three high schools: The NET: Central City, The NET: Gentilly, and The NET:East.  EQA also runs a therapeutic middle school program, The Bridge, and a childcare center for students’ infants and toddlers, The NEST.  

 

Position Summary:

As an EQA Teacher, you have a tremendous impact on the growth and success of some of the city’s brightest and most vulnerable young people. Teachers build rigorous curriculum and inclusive classroom cultures that meet students where they are and support them to develop to their greatest potential.

 

EQA Special Education Teachers are responsible for:

  • Teaching, co-teaching, and tutoring students to insure all students thrive
  • Collaborating with teams to insure all students receive the appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications needed
  • Managing student caseload for IDEA and state compliance and progress monitoring purposes
  • Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
  • Constantly developing your own craft

 

  

Position Requirements:

  • 3+ years teaching at risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement 
  • A BA or BS required
  • Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education required
  • Specialized interest and skills in working with students with learning and emotional difficulties
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
  • Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
  • Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
  • Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth

 




Details:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Schedule: School is year-round with generous leave schedule.
  • Salary: $45,000-$55,000 depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan

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About Educators for Quality Alternatives

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The mission of EQA Schools is to provide ALL students with the skills, confidence, and experiences necessary to succeed in the education and career paths of their choice.  EQA programs are built on the belief that alternative schools should not punish or "fix" young people; they should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments that support students in being their best selves. 

EQA serves students aged 12 – 21 through a year-round curriculum. Its schools and programs are designed to meet students where they are, provide them with academic, career, and life supports and opportunities, and prepare them to achieve their goals for themselves and their families.