Special Education Teacher (6-12) 2026-2027

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Teacher will:

• Plan and provide specially designed instruction to students receiving special education and related services.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education staff in the implementation of accommodations and modifications
• Draft and maintain IEPs, Prior Written Notices, and potentially evaluation paperwork, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Plan and facilitate meetings throughout the special education process
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, staff, and administrative staff regarding student planning and progress.
• Manage the transition of new enrollees eligible for special education and related services.

Great Hearts

In alignment with our mission to enrich the lives of all students in our community, Great Hearts Academies seeks Special Education professionals to support access to a classical liberal arts education for students with disabilities. At Great Hearts, our Special Education program is dedicated to fostering our students’ perseverance through courage and introspection. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is inclusive, appropriately challenging, and supportive of each student’s development.

Benefits:

• Exceptional Benefits (medical, dental, vision etc.) with minimal employee cost
• Manageable caseload
• Signing Bonuses
• Strong administrative support
• Collaborating team members

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be proficient in the use of technology.
• Great Hearts teachers must also demonstrate a commitment to and love for classical education

Education and Other Requirements:

• Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (transcripts required)
• Candidates must hold a valid Louisiana Department of Education certification in Special Education (mild to moderate, cross-categorical, learning disability, or intern/alternative)
• Candidates must pass a Louisiana Department of Education background check including fingerprint clearance

Experience:

• The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of successful Special Education teaching experience in a K-12 school setting, preferably in a SPED classroom, but we will consider candidates with only resource experience

Special Education at Great Hearts

• At Great Hearts, our Special Education Teachers are integral members of our faculty, participating in all faculty-wide events and PD, while also bringing the specialized expertise that is necessary for the success of all our students.
• Great Hearts aims to serve all students within our special education population in a manner that affirms and reflects their dignity and rightful participation within the larger student body and academy.
• Through consultation, resource, inclusion, and co-teaching models, the Special Education team provides essential support, following an Individualized Education Plan, to ensure each student is served in the least restrictive environment possible.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Louisiana Special Education Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person