Severe/Profound SPED Teacher (2026-2027 SY)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Harvey, Louisiana, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- 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
- Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with significant disabilities
- 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
Full description
JEFFERSON RISE CHARTER SCHOOL
Harvey, Louisiana | Grades 6-12 | 2026-2027 School Year
School Overview
Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition-free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. At Jefferson RISE, we believe every student deserves a real path forward. Whether that means a four-year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely, our job is to make sure every student graduates prepared and ready. We get there through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to each student's individual success.
Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:
- We have a diverse population of students based on race and ethnicity:
- 61% Black/African American
- 16% Hispanic
- 14% Middle Eastern
- 6% White (Non-Middle Eastern)
- 2% Asian
- 1% Other
- 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged
- 13% Students with Disabilities
- 4% English Learners
Recent Achievements:
- Top Gains Award - Louisiana Department of Education (2023-24 SY)
- Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
- #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022-23 SY)
- Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023-24 and 73.9 in 2024-25
Schedule and Calendar:
As a charter school, Jefferson RISE sets its own academic calendar and daily schedule based on the needs of its students. Teachers generally work from mid-July (beginning with professional development before students arrive) through late May.
Workdays are generally 7:10 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday through Friday. Mondays extend to 4:30 PM and include mandatory Professional Development time. Anticipated school hours and days vary annually based on changes to the school calendar.
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