Elementary Teacher -1st Grade Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Elementary Teacher, specifically a 1st Grade Teacher, within Jefferson Parish Public Schools. The role involves promoting the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of assigned students. The teacher will utilize various instructional materials and techniques to foster student achievement and development, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate developmental practices for young children. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and attractive classroom environment, implementing effective classroom management, and completing assignments in a timely manner. The teacher will also be responsible for planning and preparing lessons, communicating with parents, participating in professional development, and cooperating with school personnel. The role requires adherence to Louisiana laws concerning student education, health, safety, and welfare, and contributing to the overall quality of education in the district.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Valid Teaching Certificate or Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university
Effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
Ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system.
Ability to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.
Plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
Comply with state and parish regulations.
Utilize effective classroom management techniques.
Work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
Respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.
Able to operate classroom equipment.
Able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

Nice To Haves

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Certification in area of assignment

Responsibilities

Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.
Use available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
Keep accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
Maintain an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed.
Develop and implement proper classroom management techniques.
Complete reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
Collect lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
Plan and prepare for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
Report regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
Report promptly for all assigned duties.
Notify the principal or designated person of impending absence.
Supply substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
Maintain properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
Become knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
Use a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
Exhibit self-control and decorum for student emulation.
Provide for individual differences.
Continually evaluate student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
Cooperate with school-based and central office personnel.
Encourage parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
Demonstrate evidence of professional growth, participate in inservice training and contribute to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
Conform to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
Assist in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
Plan for and actively participate in the evaluation process.
Perform all other duties assigned by the principal.