Grade 2 Teacher - Caddo Heights

Caddo Parish School District•Shreveport, LA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of the principal or assigned evaluator, administers the classroom in accordance with School Board policies and uses instructional and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Classroom teachers will fulfill duties and responsibilities associated with instruction, supervision, classroom management, student assessment and evaluation, communication and collaboration, and extracurricular involvement. Teachers are held accountable for meeting the TAP Teaching Skills, Knowledge, and Responsibilities Performance Standards, research-based standards based on twenty-six indicators and operationalized against a five-point scale rubric. Teachers are also responsible for the academic growth of their students.

Requirements

United States citizen or authorized alien
Requirements as outlined in Louisiana Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards of State Certification of School Personnel)
Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties
Possesses physical health to report regularly to work and deal effectively with students
Exhibits ability to plan, organize

Responsibilities

Administers classroom in accordance with Caddo Parish School Board policies and regulations: including but not limited to lesson planning, grading in a timely manner, reporting grades into the grading system, and contributing to school improvement initiatives
Accepts and exercises responsibilities for duties and assignments related to administrative/management, curricular and extra-curricular aspects of the school: to include but not limited to supervision at all authorized school activities, concessions/ gates of athletic events, sponsoring groups or clubs, supervision, and duties when students are on or off campus at a school-related event, supervising students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies, and other duty times.
Works tactfully, harmoniously, and collaboratively with staff, parents, students, and/or public stakeholders
Reports promptly to work and maintains good attendance in compliance with Caddo Parish School Board Policy and state law
Attends meetings generally associated with student instruction including but not limited to departmental meetings, professional training, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school or open houses, observation/evaluation meetings, and student discipline hearings/meetings when applicable
Completes all mandates trainings such as Project Read, ACT 260 of 2023 Legislative Session
Attends incentivized and or required training
Appears neat, dresses appropriately for the profession, and is well-groomed
Maintains a high standard of professional conduct based on ethical practices
Accepts other responsibilities as required by the Principal or his/her designee as assigned
Planning effective lessons aligned to the standards
Motivating students to learn
Presenting instructional content using visuals and clear communication
Structuring and pacing lessons effectively
Choosing appropriate activities and materials to support learning
Asking effective questions
Providing quality academic feedback
Grouping students for instruction
Demonstrating strong content knowledge
Knowing students' learning styles and interests
Implementing different types of thinking (Analytical, Practical, Creative, Research-based)
Developing problem-solving skills in students
Developing strong instructional plans
Developing and observing student work aligned to assessments and standards
Implementing effective assessment plans
Setting high and demanding expectations for all students
Managing student behavior effectively
Creating a positive and respectful learning environment
Growing and developing professionally through training and self-assessment
Reflecting on teaching effectiveness and making improvements
Actively supporting school activities and events
Accepting leadership responsibilities and assisting peers