Crescent City Schools
2025-2026 Director of Special Education
Crescent City Schools, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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Crescent City Schools The Director Of Special Education Impacts Students’ Lives By
Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school Achieving dramatic and consistent improvement in the academic performance of students with exceptionalities Managing the special education department, overseeing the performance of special education teachers and staff Ensuring that all students with IEPs are case managed and appropriate services are provided Ensuring that the school complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing students with exceptionalities Conferring with students’ families, school leadership, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students’ academic, physical, and social development Developing flexible groups for students within individual classes with the assistance of teachers Coordinating School Building Level Committees and review of student IEPs; offering detailed recommendations on successful techniques for meeting accommodations Supporting and leading professional development and growth of faculty, especially with regard to special education Participating in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievement Using leadership feedback and goal-setting to improve daily practice Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events Taking on other tasks as needed
What We Offer
Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS. Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.
Apply Now If You
Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools Believe in the unlimited potential of each child Have an outstanding record of working with students with exceptionalities Inspire your students and colleagues Have a BA or BS Degree Possess Louisiana Special Education Teacher Certification (or equivalent certification in another state)
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Seniority level
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2025-2026 Director of Special Education
role at
Crescent City Schools 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
2025-2026 Director of Special Education
role at
Crescent City Schools The Director Of Special Education Impacts Students’ Lives By
Embodying, advocating, and operationalizing the mission, vision, and direction of the school Achieving dramatic and consistent improvement in the academic performance of students with exceptionalities Managing the special education department, overseeing the performance of special education teachers and staff Ensuring that all students with IEPs are case managed and appropriate services are provided Ensuring that the school complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations governing students with exceptionalities Conferring with students’ families, school leadership, testing specialists, and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students’ academic, physical, and social development Developing flexible groups for students within individual classes with the assistance of teachers Coordinating School Building Level Committees and review of student IEPs; offering detailed recommendations on successful techniques for meeting accommodations Supporting and leading professional development and growth of faculty, especially with regard to special education Participating in daily, weekly, and quarterly meetings about student achievement Using leadership feedback and goal-setting to improve daily practice Participating in the life of the school, including student activities and events Taking on other tasks as needed
What We Offer
Click here for more information about our innovative compensation system. This role is on the Lead Scale and may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside your regular job duties, or longevity with CCS. Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.
Apply Now If You
Believe in the mission and values of Crescent City Schools Believe in the unlimited potential of each child Have an outstanding record of working with students with exceptionalities Inspire your students and colleagues Have a BA or BS Degree Possess Louisiana Special Education Teacher Certification (or equivalent certification in another state)
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds This is an in-person role
About Crescent City Schools
Crescent City Schools is a nonprofit Charter Management Organization whose mission is to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. Crescent City Schools currently operates three PreK-8th grade open-enrollment charter schools: Harriet Tubman and Dorothy Height Charter Schools on the West Bank and Mildred Osborne Charter School in the Kenilworth neighborhood. Our organization creates life-changing educational experiences for students and, through this work, transforms a city.
At Crescent City Schools, we believe in inspiring people. And we firmly believe our success is driven by dedicated and talented employees. Crescent City Schools is committed to attracting and retaining the best professionals in education with an array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Crescent City Schools by 2x Get notified about new Director of Special Education jobs in
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New Orleans, LA $14.90-$20.15 2 months ago New Orleans, LA $65,400.00-$99,735.00 1 week ago Curriculum Supervisor, K-12 ELA & Social Studies (Applicant Pool)
English Language (ESOL) Teacher- Elementary
New Orleans, LA $30,400.00-$47,610.00 4 weeks ago New Orleans, LA $45,000.00-$55,000.00 3 months ago Early Childhood Education Teacher (Infant & Toddler/Preschool)
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Assistant Dean, Academic Student Support
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