Middle School Science Teacher, LSD (Louisiana School for the Deaf)

About the role

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing and Visually Impaired. The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a Middle School Science Teacher, LSD (Louisiana School for the Deaf).

Responsibilities

• Plan for college and career readiness by aligning lessons with the college and career ready bar, using Louisiana State Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and the school’s internal curriculum.
• Utilize daily, weekly, and unit-level assessments to measure student learning and create ideal student responses to define the rigor.
• Execute lessons with fidelity, ensuring all students are engaged and doing rigorous thinking at every moment.
• Reflect on data daily to identify gaps and plan interventions to meet the needs of all students.
• Teach to the diverse learning needs of students, using restorative approaches and best practices in social and emotional learning.

Requirements

• Louisiana teaching certificate, 2+ years of teaching experience, preferably working with students from similar backgrounds to LSD students.
• Certification in deaf education preferred.
• Sign Language Proficiency - Advanced level, preferred (2 years to achieve).

Qualifications

• Deep belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational pasts, have the potential to succeed in college, career, and beyond.
• Strong knowledge in content area of choice, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Drive to actively pursue excellence in everything you do, even when not given direct coaching.
• Personal initiative to better yourself and those around you.
• Ability to constantly find joy in the successes and challenges of our work.
• Ability to demonstrate that joy towards students, families, and teammates.
• Strong desire to participate in all school activities, including extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, school health and wellness activities, and other activities and events that promote school identity and culture.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Louisiana State Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and the school’s internal curriculum.
• Ability to execute lessons with fidelity and engage all students in rigorous thinking.
• Proficiency in sign language at an advanced level.
• Experience working with students from similar backgrounds to LSD students.

Benefits

The Special School District offers unique opportunities for growth and impact within a school and across the state.

Pay

This is a full-time 9-month and 7.5-hour per day position, to be filled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Schedule

The position is currently located in the Elementary School but is anticipated to change to Middle School.