Lower School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, 2026–27

Job overview

The Lower School Self-Contained Special Education Teacher role is onsite in New Orleans, LA, for the 2026–27 school year. Compensation is described as competitive and commensurate with experience; no numeric amount is specified. The teacher supports FirstLine Schools’ Discovery Plus program for students with cognitive impairments in grades 3–8. The teacher designs individualized instruction, responds to student data, implements supports, and maintains compliant IEP documentation. The role helps students work toward academic, transition, and life-skills goals in collaboration with paraprofessionals and related service providers.

What you'll do

• Design individualized lessons aligned with Louisiana Connector standards and student learning expectations
• provide scaffolded feedback
• adjust lessons based on student data
• implement assistive technology and individualized supports
• establish classroom routines
• maintain IEP, FBA/BIP, transition, service, and progress documentation
• oversee paraprofessionals and schedules
• collaborate with related service providers
• attend weekly professional development and the SELF’s Low-Incidence one-year cohort.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

lower school

self-contained classroom

discovery plus

cognitive needs

iep documentation

assistive technology

paraprofessional oversight

new orleans la

firstline schools

2026–27 school year

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 403(b) plan
• competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Why this role

Discovery Plus serves students in grades 3–8 with cognitive impairments; Louisiana special education certification must be completed, in progress, or attainable as specified.

About the employer

FirstLine Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.