Elementary Teacher (Target School)-SPED Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools • Kenner, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To ensure students with the greatest need have access to high-performing, certified teachers and quality instruction, the district offers a $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for their first year of teaching at that school. A target school is defined as having over 90% economically disadvantaged students and/or English Language Learners exceeding 30% of the student population. The teacher is responsible for promoting the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of assigned students, utilizing various instructional materials and techniques to foster achievement and development. Key duties include maintaining accurate records, managing the classroom effectively, planning lessons, evaluating student progress, and collaborating with school and central office personnel. The role requires adherence to Louisiana laws concerning student welfare and active participation in school improvement initiatives. The work environment is primarily a school setting, which is climate-controlled, but also includes outside areas subject to climate extremes. The work day follows teacher hours as per bargaining unit agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or College Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate or Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school (target schools have over 90% economically disadvantaged students and/or English Language Learners exceed 30% of the student population)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees