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Special Education Instructor

Community Academies of New Orleans · Education · $14.9M budget · 319 staff · Since 2019

Why Community Academies of New Orleans

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Nurtures students' character and critical thinking for impactful community leadership.

  • Community Academies of New Orleans, INC. Was incorporated on august 14, 2019, to bring together esperanza charter school and foundation preparatory charter school with the ultimate goal of strengthening both schools, while also maintaining their unique cultures and communities. These…$10.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$112K–$214K
4 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$23.7M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
319
employees
9 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
75%
of spending
Fine: 75% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−2%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
4 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 3.8 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2020
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Job Description

Special Education Self- Contained Teacher About Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) Community Academies of New Orleans (“CANO”) is a dynamic and growing charter school management organization with a mission to strengthen leadership and implement strategic operational practices that position us as a Destination School in the New Orleans metropolitan area. CANO envisions a system of exemplary schools deeply rooted in the voices of our students, families, and communities—producing graduates who are committed to advocacy and community leadership.

Our mission is to cultivate schools that foster character development and critical thinking in responsive, student-centered environments, ultimately preparing our students to become impactful leaders. Our commitment to academic excellence is matched by strategic partnerships and programs that leverage community assets to support student success. CANO offers a fresh yet grounded vision for education in New Orleans—building a new path forward for students, families, and communities. INTEGRITY. We always do the right thing. TEAMWORK. We work and grow together. PASSION. We love our students; our community; our work. DIGNITY. We value and respect every member of our community. COURAGE.

We approach challenges with optimism and confidence.

About the Role

The Special Education Self Contained Teacher collaborates with the Academic Team , as well as with parents and students in order to provide an unparalleled and personalized academic experience. The Special Education Self-Contained Teacher will create a personalized development plan collaboratively with the SpEd Coordinator and Principal and will receive weekly coaching to ensure progress toward personal and professional goals.

About the Opportunity

Collaborate with the Academic Team to improve lesson plans and instructional materials Deliver grade level curriculum identified by Community Academies with fidelity and consult on strengths and challenges of the curriculum Assist in the development of the IEP goals and objectives and ensure appropriate implementation of student interventions through collaboration with classroom teachers Monitor children’s behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed Utilize provided supplemental resources for holistic intervention and enrichment and identify or create additional resources, as necessary Conduct assessment which focuses on both long and short-term needs of the student Collaborating with parents and school staff to track students’ progress Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict Requirements Bachelor’s degree (required) Two years of special education teaching experience Valid Louisiana state special education certificate Ability to create IEPs Ability to maintain compliance with all SPED documents and records Fully participate in professional development opportunities on and off property throughout the year.

Provide and seek feedback from other members of the Academic…

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About Community Academies of New Orleans

From its Form 990

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