Severe/Profound SPED Teacher (2026-2027 SY)

Position Title

Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher

Position Information

• Department: Special Education
• Reports to: Self-Contained SPED Instructional Coach
• Work Schedule: 10-month (mid/late July–mid/late May)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
• Location: Harvey, LA
• Start Date: Immediate

Position Summary

Jefferson RISE Charter School is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and adaptable Severe/Profound Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction to middle and high school students with significant disabilities in a self-contained setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Student Support:
• Deliver individualized instruction in academics, functional skills, communication, daily living, social skills, and transition/workplace readiness.
• Adapt curriculum, materials, activities, and assessments to meet individual student needs and IEP goals.
• Use student data to adjust instruction and monitor academic and functional progress.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom that promotes student independence, dignity, and success.
• IEP Implementation & Collaboration:
• Implement IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and required student supports with fidelity.
• Collect progress data, maintain required documentation, and contribute to IEP meetings and progress reporting.
• Cookordination with paraprofessionals and related-service providers to support instructional, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and personal-care needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with families, the Self-Contained SPED Instructional Coach, and the Special Education team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Louisiana teaching or Special Education certification preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of specially designed instruction, IEP implementation, accommodations and modifications, and progress monitoring.
• Experience working with students with severe/profound disabilities or significant support needs preferred.
• Experience in a self-contained Special Education setting preferred.
• Experience with functional academics, life skills, vocational, or transition instruction preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to move throughout the classroom and school environment; stand, walk, bend, reach, and change positions throughout the workday; assist with student transitions and mobility needs; push or maneuver wheelchairs or mobility equipment when necessary; and respond safely when students require physical assistance.

Culture & Fit

• Believes students with significant disabilities are capable of meaningful learning, growth, and increased independence.
• Maintains high expectations while responding to individual student needs.
• Demonstrates patience, consistency, flexibility, and respect for student dignity.
• Communicates and collaborate effectively with colleagues and families.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Act with integrity and put students first.

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: $40,000–$55,000 starting salary, depending on degree level, certification, content area, previous student outcomes, and experience.
• Additional Stipends: Employees may be eligible for supplemental compensation for approved responsibilities beyond their regular duties.
• Raises and Bonuses: Employees may be eligible for performance-based raises and bonuses based on demonstrated results, organizational contributions, available funding, and other relevant factors.

Pay Schedule

Paid twice monthly on the 15th and last day of each month.

Benefits

• Medical: RISE covers 85% of employee-only premiums; employee covers 15%.
• Dental and Vision: 100% of employee-only premiums covered.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability: 100% of premiums covered.
• 401(k): 100% employer match on the first 3% deferred and a 50% match on contributions from 3% to 5%, with no vesting period.