5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
This is a 10-month position for a 5th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher who will be responsible for planning and implementing a blended learning environment. The role involves providing instruction based on state standards, focusing on data-driven instruction, and creating an engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teacher will prepare students for academic achievement and assessments, communicate regularly with parents, and track student progress. Collaboration with Special Education teachers and administration is also a key part of the role, as is attending meetings and school functions. The position requires establishing and enforcing classroom rules, accepting feedback, performing various duties, and upholding school policies.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
- Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6-8
- Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
- Demonstrated volunteer or community service
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, and Science based on state standards
- Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
- Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
- Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
- Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
- Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
- Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
- Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
- Dress professionally and uphold all school policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
