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Description
Louisiana Key Academy is a mission-driven, tuition-free public charter school specializing in evidence-based instruction for students with dyslexia. We operate in a structured, high-accountability environment where teachers receive ongoing coaching, training, and support to help them succeed and make a meaningful difference for students.
Position Overview
We are seeking a high-performing, student-centered educator who will play a vital role in delivering rigorous, evidence-based instruction and supporting student success within a specialized learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured environments, value feedback, and are committed to continuous improvement.
Requirements
Who You Are (Core Competencies)
- Coachable and responsive to feedback, with the ability to implement changes quickly
- Strong classroom manager who maintains structure, consistency, and high expectations
- Collaborative team member who contributes to planning and problem-solving
- Student-centered, with the ability to build strong relationships
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Open to learning and implementing evidence-based dyslexia instruction
Roles & Performance Expectations
- Deliver reading instruction aligned to dyslexia strategies
- Support writing development and communication skills
- Integrate literacy across content areas
- Strong communication and writing instruction skills
- Ability to support learning for struggling readers
- Demonstrate measurable student growth
- Use data to inform instructional decisions
- Deliver instruction aligned to evidence-based practices
- Maintain strong classroom systems and routines
- Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching
- Ability to maintain a structured, consistent classroom environment
- Willingness to participate in ongoing dyslexia training (CALT/CALP pathway)
- Strong instructional planning and execution skills
- Ability to use feedback to improve performance quickly
- Commitment to student outcomes and accountability
Student Support & Compliance Responsibilities
- Implement instructional accommodations (not write IEPs) and supports aligned to IEPs, 504 Plans, and intervention plans.
- Collaborate with SPED staff, interventionists, and leadership to support student needs
- Maintain accurate documentation as required for student services and compliance
- Participate in meetings related to student progress and support plans, as needed
Schedule: Monday-Friday (schedule aligns to local school district calendar)
Education: Bachelor's degree required
Experience: Minimum 1 year of teaching preferred, but not required for strong candidates
Certification: Teaching certification preferred OR eligibility to obtain certification within 12 months
Salary Description
$50,000