K-8 Teacher (Target School) - 7th Grade ELA in Kenner, LA

Job title: K-8 Teacher (Target School) - 7th Grade ELA in Kenner, LA at Jefferson Parish Schools
Company: Jefferson Parish Schools
Job description: Job Description:

• To ensure our students with the greatest need have access to high-performing, certified teachers and quality instruction, the district will continue to offer a $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school.

• A target school is a school that has over 90% of economically disadvantaged students and/or the English Language Learners exceed 30% of the student population.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.

• Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.

• Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed. 5. Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.

• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.

• Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.

• Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.

• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.

• Reports promptly for all assigned duties.

• Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absence.

• Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.

• Maintains properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.

• Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.

• Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.

• Exhibits self-control and decorum for student emulation.

• Provides for individual differences.

• Continually evaluates student progress and plan with student needs in mind.

• Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.

• Encourages parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.

• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in inservice training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.

• Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.

• Assists in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.

• Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.

• Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The teacher will work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.

• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.

• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, audio-visual equipment, classroom computer, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.

• Must be able to operate classroom equipment.

• Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.

• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

• Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions. Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.

• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.

• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate

• Certification in area of assignment

Expected salary:
Location: Kenner, LA
Job date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:04:37 GMT
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