Special Education (SPED) English Push-In Teacher (25-26 SY)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : School Overview

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve just under 800 students in grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 59% Black / African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 87% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

Remarkable achievements for Jefferson RISE Charter School include :

• State recognized our school as Top Gains Badge Recipient (23-24 SY)
• Graduation Rate A (22-23 SY, 23-24 SY)
• Strength of Diploma A (23-24 SY)
• Progress Rating A (23-24 SY)
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana (22-23 SY)
• Achieved a School Performance Score (SPS) increase of over 17 points, resulting in a B rating for the high school and a C rating for the middle school (22-23 SY)

Position Overview

At Jefferson RISE Charter School, we are seeking an experienced, results-driven Special Education (SPED) Push-In Teacher who believes that every student can learn and is committed to ensuring students with disabilities thrive in the general education setting. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of specially designed instruction, accommodations / modifications, and collaborates effectively with general education teachers to support access to rigorous, Tier 1 curriculum.

Our SPED Push-In Teachers work directly within general education classrooms to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring they meet their academic and social-emotional goals. The right candidate is flexible, proactive, and deeply committed to equitycreating inclusive environments where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver Targeted, Inclusive Instruction

2. Use Data to Drive Student Growth

3. Foster a Positive, Supportive, and Inclusive Classroom Culture

4. Collaborate and Communicate Effectively

5. Ensure Compliance and Maintain Accurate Documentation

Candidate Profile

Education and Certification :

Experience and Skills :

Culture and Fit :

BENEFITS

RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees : coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse / dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.