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The Bridge Middle School Program
Special Education Teacher (certification preferred, not required)
Job Description
Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA)
EQA is a New Orleans nonprofit with the mission of Providing struggling students with the skills, confidence and experiences to succeed in the education and career paths of their choice.
The organization currently runs two alternative high schools: The NET:Central City and The NET:Gentilly for students who have dropped out of, been expelled from, or who have otherwise struggled in a traditional school setting.
EQA programs are built on the belief that alternative schools should not punish or “fix” young people; they should be vibrant, flexible, and restorative environments that support students in being their best selves.
The Bridge Middle School Program
This new program launched in August 2019 to serve 7th and 8th grade students during their expulsion terms. The program is rooted in restorative and therapeutic practices: students will participate in intensive behavioral, social, and academic support and will work to build skills that will help them transition successfully back to their home school.
Position Summary
This position is a unique opportunity to work intensively with students who haven’t excelled in traditional classrooms. You will join a dedicated and mission aligned team of professionals who believe that every student should have high quality, individualized supports.
Bridge Special Education Teachers are responsible for:
Teaching, co-teaching, and tutoring to insure all students thrive
Designing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and behavioral support strategies
Collaborating with the team to insure all students receive the appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications
Managing student caseload for compliance and progress monitoring purposes
Building and leveraging transformative relationships for student growth
Constantly developing your own craft
Position Requirements:
3+ years teaching at risk students with a demonstrated record raising student achievement
A BA or BS required
Louisiana Special Education Teacher Certification completed or in progress preferred
Extensive experience and skills working with students with significant emotional and behvaioral issues
Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth
Details
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 2405 Jackson Ave.
Schedule: School is year-round with generous leave schedule.
Salary: $45,000-$65,000 depending upon experience. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases are based on performance and responsibilities.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan
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