7th/8th Grade Science Teacher

St. Landry Parish School Board•Opelousas, LA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The 7th/8th Grade Science Teacher will plan, organize, and implement an instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This role is responsible for the effective management of assigned classes or programs and for implementing an educational program responsive to student needs according to school board and state policy, including the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching. This position includes departmentalized, Special Education, Elementary, and Secondary Teacher responsibilities.

Requirements

A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1).
A bachelor’s degree in field.
Well defined learner objectives that are consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
Identification and planning for individual differences.
Identification of materials effectively for the learning process.
Method(s) of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
Development of an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
Development/recording of lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas.
Provision of a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
Organization of available space, materials and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
Establishment of a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
Maximization of the amount of time available for instruction.
Management of routines and transitions in a timely manner.
Management and/or adjustment of allotted time for activities planned.
Taking and recording attendance.
Management of learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
Establishment of expectations for learner behavior.
Use of monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
Effective delivery of instruction.
Use of technique(s) which appropriately introduce and develop lesson objectives.
Sequencing of lessons to include initiation, development and closure with continuity.
Use of a variety of available teaching material(s) to achieve lesson objectives.
Adjustment of lessons when appropriate.
Presentation of appropriate content at a developmentally appropriate level.
Presentation of accurate subject matter.
Relating relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events to the content.
Correct answering and/or directing of questions and/or directing students to additional sources.
Provision of opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
Accommodation of individual differences.
Demonstration of ability to communicate effectively with students.
Stimulation and encouragement of higher order thinking at the appropriate developmental levels.
Encouragement of student participation.
Assessment of student progress using appropriate assessment technique(s) effectively.
Monitoring of ongoing performance of students.
Provision of timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
Inclusion of sufficient number of grades for previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
Planning of subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
Grading of papers and other assignments.
Entry/Averaging of grades in location and in time frame established by supervisor and/or board policy.
Provision of direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
Development or participation in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Coordination and ensuring the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
Holding IEP meetings within the expected timeline.
Scheduling of IEP meetings outside the student’s scheduled classroom time.
Ensuring the accuracy of the plan developed by the IEP team before submission.
Ensuring progress notes are completed as often as the schedule for general education progress notes.
Sending copies to parents or guardians.
Maintenance of complete and accurate service records.
Maintenance of organized IEP records and record keeping system.
Provision of research-based instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
Provision and adherence to a daily schedule for instruction.
Provision of the schedule to immediate supervisor, building administrator, and applicable general education teachers.
Regular collaboration with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (IEP team members) to improve the overall quality of student outcomes.
Serving as primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
Regular collaboration with applicable general education classroom teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
Sharing all student accommodations with applicable general classroom teachers.
Performance of other job-related duties as mandated by state or local school board policy.
Completion of a self-evaluation and documentation of results on appropriate written forms.
Development of a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.
Supervision of students when students are on campus.
Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned.
Supervision of students in the classroom.
Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies.
Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned.
Fulfillment of duties traditionally expected of those in the teaching profession.
Acceptance and discharge of assignments.
Practice and modeling of punctuality.
Collaboration with colleagues and departments.
Adherence to federal, state, system, and school policies and regulations.
Conducting conferences as needed.
Maintenance of positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher.
Following recommendations made by school administrators and district staff.
Participation in the continuing in-service program of the schools.
Provision for the care and proper usage of school property.
Maintenance of current inventory of items assigned to position.
Attendance at meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
Attendance at faculty, staff, and department meetings.
Attendance at PLC (teacher collaboration) meetings.
Attendance at ILT meeting if applicable.
Attendance at training sessions.
Attendance at IEP/IAP meetings.
Attendance at parent-teacher conferences.
Attendance at back-to-school and open-house events.
Attendance at graduation.
Attendance at student discipline meetings/hearings, upon request.
Attendance at school board/committee meetings, upon request.
Attendance/work up to three (3) co-curricular and other duties beyond the regular classroom activities, as determined by the building principal.
Attendance/work up to three (3) concessions/gates at athletic events within school year.
Attendance at all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor/coach.

Nice To Haves

Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program.
Develop well-defined learner objectives consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
Plan activities to ensure effective use of time for developing objectives.
Identify and plan for individual differences among students.
Identify and effectively utilize materials for the learning process.
State methods of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
Develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) when appropriate.
Develop and record lesson plans aligned to standards and content areas.
Provide a safe environment conducive to learning.
Organize space, materials, and equipment to facilitate learning.
Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
Maximize the amount of time available for instruction.
Manage routines and transitions in a timely manner.
Manage and/or adjust allotted time for planned activities.
Take and record attendance.
Manage learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
Establish expectations for learner behavior.
Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
Deliver instruction effectively using techniques that introduce and develop lesson objectives.
Sequence lessons including initiation, development, and closure with continuity.
Use a variety of teaching materials to achieve lesson objectives.
Adjust lessons when appropriate.
Present appropriate content at a developmentally appropriate level.
Present accurate subject matter.
Relate relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events to the content.
Answer and/or direct questions correctly and/or direct students to additional sources.
Provide opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
Accommodate individual differences.
Communicate effectively with students.
Stimulate and encourage higher-order thinking at appropriate developmental levels.
Encourage student participation.
Assess student progress using appropriate assessment techniques effectively.
Monitor ongoing performance of students.
Provide timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
Include a sufficient number of grades for the previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
Plan subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
Grade papers and other assignments.
Enter/Average grades in the location and timeframe established by supervisor and/or board policy.
Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
Develop or participate in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
Hold IEP meetings within the expected timeline.
Schedule IEP meetings outside the student’s scheduled classroom time.
Ensure the accuracy of the plan developed by the IEP team before submission.
Ensure progress notes are completed as often as the schedule for general education progress notes.
Send copies of progress notes to parents or guardians.
Maintain complete and accurate service records.
Maintain organized IEP records and record-keeping systems.
Provide research-based instruction to address instructional goals and objectives within each student’s IEP.
Provide and adhere to a daily schedule for instruction.
Provide the schedule to immediate supervisor, building administrator, and applicable general education teachers.
Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and community resources (IEP team members) to improve student outcomes.
Serve as the primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
Collaborate regularly with applicable general education classroom teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
Share all student accommodations with applicable general classroom teachers.
Perform other job-related duties as mandated by state or local school board policy.
Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.
Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.
Supervise students when students are on campus, prior to school, after school, between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, and during assemblies.
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in the teaching profession.
Accept and discharge assignments.
Practice and model punctuality.
Collaborate with colleagues and departments.
Adhere to federal, state, system, and school policies and regulations.
Conduct conferences as needed.
Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to student performance or conduct.
Follow recommendations made by school administrators and district staff.
Take part in the continuing in-service program of the schools.
Provide for the care and proper usage of school property.
Maintain a current inventory of items assigned to the position.
Attend meetings associated with the instruction of students, faculty, staff, department, PLC, ILT (if applicable), training sessions, IEP/IAP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, graduation, student discipline meetings/hearings, school board/committee meetings (upon request).
Attend/work up to three (3) co-curricular and other duties beyond regular classroom activities as determined by the building principal.
Attend/work up to three (3) concessions/gates at athletic events within the school year.
Attend all meetings and functions of activities, clubs, or groups for which the employee is a sponsor/coach.