Special Education Instructor

                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                             Job Description – Special Education Self- Contained Teacher

About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO)

Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership. Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders.

Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities.

• INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing. 
• TEAMWORK. We work and grow together. 
• PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work. 
• DIGNITY.  We value and respect every member of our community. 
• COURAGE. We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role 

The Special Education Self Contained Teacher collaborates with the Academic Team , as well as with parents and students in order to provide an unparalleled and personalized academic experience.   The Special Education Self-Contained Teacher will create a personalized development plan collaboratively with the SpEd Coordinator and Principal and will receive weekly coaching to ensure progress toward personal and professional goals. 

About the Opportunity 

• Collaborate with the Academic Team to improve lesson plans and instructional materials 
• Deliver grade level curriculum identified by Community Academies with fidelity and consult on strengths and challenges of the curriculum
• Assist in the development of the IEP goals and objectives and ensure appropriate implementation of student interventions through collaboration with classroom teachers 
• Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• Utilize provided supplemental resources for holistic intervention and enrichment and identify or create additional resources, as necessary 
• Conduct assessment which focuses on both long and short-term needs of the student
• Collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Two years of special education teaching experience 
•  Valid Louisiana state special education certificate                                                    
• Ability to create IEPs
• Ability to maintain compliance with all SPED documents and records
• Fully participate in professional development opportunities on and off property throughout the year.  
• Provide and seek feedback from other members of the Academic Team, staff and leadership.
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• A strong desire to work towards equity within education 
• Growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow through consistent coaching and feedback
• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality
• Belief that all students are capable of success and deserve to be pushed to a rigorous academic and behavioral bar
• Willingness to do whatever it takes and go above a