2026-2027 Special Education Teacher with the Aurora Program

About the role

Crescent City Schools is seeking a talented educator to run a self-contained classroom (1:8) as a lead teacher within the Aurora program. The Aurora program provides an intimate setting to develop the academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills of K-8 students.

Responsibilities

• Achieve significant improvement in the academic performance of students with exceptionalities
• Provide instruction in small and large groups
• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to promote students' academic, physical, and social development
• Develop Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed to address students' behavioral and social needs
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress
• Quickly implement feedback and goal-setting into lesson delivery
• Collaborate with teammates in grade-level and subject-level teams
• Participate in the life of the school, including student activities and events
• Use data to track student achievement and to constantly improve practice
• Participate in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievement
• After CPI training, implement de-escalation techniques when working with students, as required
• Embody, advocate, and operationalize the mission, vision, and direction of the school
• Take on other tasks as needed

What We Offer

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Qualifications

• Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools
• Believe in the unlimited potential of each child
• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (preferred)
• Possess Louisiana Teacher Certification in Special Education (or equivalent certification in another state)
• Knowledge of social-emotional and behavioral interventions (preferred)
• Bilingual (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• May be required to restrain a student after CPI training
• This is an in-person role

About Crescent City Schools

Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.