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School-Based Master Teacher (2 positions-1 for St. Martin Early Steam Academy and 1 for St. Martin Steam Academy)
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$62,155 / year median in Louisiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description JobID:
2822Position Type:
Administration Date Posted:
8/27/2026Location:
St.Martin Parish Schools District Office Closing Date:
09/08/2026Description:
Master Teachers function in a unique manner relative to the traditional teacher. Their primary role is to work with the principal and leadership team to analyze student data and create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school. Master teachers lead cluster groups, monitor goal setting, and provide demonstration lessons, coaching, and team teaching to career teachers. They also spend an average of two hours each day teaching students (approximately 25% of the week). Master Teachers collaborate to determine and to develop the adoption of learning resources and professional development for teachers.Job Summary:
1. Analyze school-wide student data as the basis for developing a school plan 2. Develop with the school ILT leadership team the school plan, utilizing the coaching cycle processes 3. Oversee the planning, facilitation, and follow-up of cluster group meetings 4. Team-teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons and develop and help implement curriculum 5. Observe and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teachers' IGP goals 6. Research and field-test, within the school, appropriate strategies that target the identified area of student need 7. Evaluate teacher performance by using the teacher rubric and conduct follow-up teacher conferences 8. Participate in all trainings and become a certified evaluator; annual recertification is required 9. Participate in all ILT School Leadership Team meeting activities 10. Attend professional development meeting with the District Master Teacher and other Master Teachers to enhance skills and provide teachers with the best instructional interventions and strategiesQualifications:
Teaching Certificate , Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in relevant academic discipline with at least five years successful teaching experienc e, including experience with regular and special education students as measured by performance evaluations, a portfolio of work, some experience in mentoring teachers, demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student achievement and assessment, as measured by a collection of the teacher's work in each area. Master Teacher should also have graduate work, work experience, or intensive professional development in the areas of team teaching, mentoring, supervision and strategic planning. Master Teacher should have excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to facilitate growth in adults. Master Teacher will be required to demonstrate teaching skills. Technology proficiency is required.Application Procedure:
Apply onlineSelection Procedure:
Committee recommendation to the SuperintendentBenefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance