Bricolage Academy

Bricolage Academy is searching for a Special Education Teacher. BRICOLAGE ACADEMY OVERVIEW Instructional Model At Bricolage Academy, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing common-core-aligned instruction based on Individualized Education Plans that is culturally relevant and contains SMART measures of success. Special Education teachers support in Wit and Wisdom, EL, and Illustrative Math curriculums. DUTIES Specifically, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for: schedule and hold IEP meetings according to Due Process procedures write SMART IEP goals and objectives that meet the individual needs students with exceptionalities maintain compliant IEP folders including writing progress reports and filing monitor progress of students with weekly/daily data collection student outcomes. We use multiple measures to assess student learning and preparedness and it is the responsibility of the...

Bricolage Academy Middle School is searching for a Middle School Math Teacher. Bricolage is a New Orleans charter school that started in 2013 with a Kindergarten and grew one year, and one grade, at a time until school year 2021-2022, during which we served Pk-8th grades. We opened our Middle School in the 2018 - 2019 school year when our founding class entered 5th grade. BRICOLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL OVERVIEW Instructional Model The Bricolage Academy Middle School Math Teacher will deliver the Common-Core aligned Illustrative Mathematics Curriculum. Best-practice math strategies, such as those from 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussion, will also be implemented. Additionally, the math teacher will adapt curriculum to ensure that it is culturally relevant. Students take four years of ELA and Social Studies. The ELA and Social Studies curriculum will derive from LDOE guides, Wit and Wisdom, the DBQ Project, and The Writing Revolution. Frequently,...

Bricolage Academy is searching for temporary elementary school associate teachers for 4th grade. We anticipate needing coverage January 2023 - March 2023. At Bricolage, elementary school associate teachers initially support lead teachers in the classroom before gradually taking ownership of various aspects of the school day.   DUTIES Specifically, associate teachers are responsible for: Assisting lead teachers with lesson preparation (getting materials ready, setting up equipment, etc)  Supporting individual and small groups of students to help them better understand content and complete assignments  Monitoring students during non-instructional times (arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal, field trips, etc)  Collecting student data (attendance, grades, behavior, etc)  Covering classes when lead teachers are absent  QUALIFICATIONS Required Strong belief in Bricolage...

Bricolage Academy is a school with a big goal: we aim to be the highest performing non-selective school in New Orleans.   There are many people who contribute to making Bricolage special - parents, administration, students and community members - but teachers are at the center of it all.  Bricolage teachers must demonstrate a deep commitment to our mission of advancing educational equity by creating innovators who change the world.   Our teachers embody our organizational values (integrity, empathy and courage). They are always trying to get better, have a deep love for children and approach everything with a joie de vivre. Our teachers create the kind of classrooms that nobody ever wants to leave - where it’s fun to learn and you can almost see the discovery fireworks bouncing off the walls.  We’re looking for others who approach their work like we do – balancing seriousness and diligence with warmth and levity. DUTIES...

Bricolage Academy is a school with a big goal: we aim to be the highest performing non-selective school in New Orleans.   There are many people who contribute to making Bricolage special - parents, administration, students and community members - but teachers are at the center of it all.  Bricolage teachers must demonstrate a deep commitment to our mission of advancing educational equity by creating innovators who change the world.   Our teachers embody our organizational values (integrity, empathy and courage). They are always trying to get better, have a deep love for children and approach everything with a joie de vivre. Our teachers create the kind of classrooms that nobody ever wants to leave - where it’s fun to learn and you can almost see the discovery fireworks bouncing off the walls.  We’re looking for others who approach their work like we do – balancing seriousness and diligence with warmth and levity....

Bricolage Academy is a school with big goals: we aim to be the highest performing non-selective school in New Orleans. There are many people who contribute to making Bricolage special - parents, administration, students and community members - but teachers are at the center of it all. Bricolage teachers must demonstrate a deep commitment to our mission of advancing educational equity by creating innovators who change the world. Our teachers embody our organizational values and believe strongly in our mission. They are always trying to get better, have a deep love for children and approach everything with a joie de vivre. Our teachers create the kind of classrooms that nobody ever wants to leave - where it’s fun to learn and you can almost see the discovery fireworks bouncing off the walls. We’re looking for others who approach their work like we do – balancing seriousness and diligence with warmth and levity. DUTIES Specifically, the early...

Bricolage Academy Middle School is searching for a 4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher. Bricolage is a New Orleans charter school that started in 2013 with a Kindergarten and will be growing one year, and one grade, at a time until we serve students in all grades, K - 12th. SCHOOL OVERVIEW Instructional Model At Bricolage Academy, the 4th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher will be responsible for providing common-core-aligned instruction that is culturally relevant. The Social Studies curriculum will derive from LDOE guides, the DBQ Project, and The Writing Revolution. Social studies lessons and experiences will prepare students to tackle challenges in a world full of interrelated concepts and ideas. In English Language Arts, students will learn from the Wit and Wisdom Curriculum. Social Studies and ELA will share literacy strategies, including fluency, vocabulary, and knowledge-building. In 4th grade, students will also take Science using the Amplify...

Bricolage seeks an elementary school guidance counselor for the 2024-2025 school year. This position will support the mental, social and behavioral health of elementary school students and report to our Director of Student Support. DUTIES Specifically, the School Counselor will be responsible for: Providing consultation and training for teachers, staff, and parents regarding various aspects of mental health, child welfare, and social/emotional learning Participating in the RTI, SAT, evaluations and IEP team processes to determine student needs/progress and develop appropriate goals and interventions related to academic achievement, behavior, and social/emotional skills and provide consultation/support for completing Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Improvement Plans. Providing direct counseling interventions (Tier III interventions) to students based on social/emotional support referrals and related counseling services to students with...

Special education paraprofessionals, under the direct supervision of special education teachers and administration, provide assistance to both teachers and students in learning lesson plans. They may also work in specialized programs or on an individual basis with students requiring close supervision and special assistance. The paraprofessional provides support, explanation, re-teaching and discipline.  Will support and assist students within the classroom or other educational settings so that all of their support needs are met.  Specific roles/duties are determined by the level of student needs and severity of students’ disabilities.  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Function as an extension of the general and/or special education teacher by supporting the social, behavioral, academic, self-help, and health development of students with disabilities. Support the implementation and progress monitoring of Individualized Education Plans....

Bricolage Academy is searching for an Elementary School Principal/Elementary School Principal in Training About Bricolage Bricolage is a New Orleans charter school that started in 2013 with a Kindergarten and has grown by adding one grade each year. We now serve preK - 8th grade students. Bricolage has a mission of advancing educational equity by preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be innovators who change the world. We bring together students and families who ordinarily wouldn't come together to create a new community that fosters creativity, belonging and a place where children can embrace their unique greatness to pursue the life of their dreams. Bricolage is a diverse community, but we are committed to being an anti-racist one. This means devoting time to understand what racism is, exploring how it manifests, and taking actions to dismantle it. Also, Bricolage's diversity is not itself an end. Rather, we believe our diversity is a means to amplifying...