Elementary Teacher - Sped Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for promoting the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of assigned students. The teacher will utilize available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to foster student achievement and development, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate developmental practices for young children. Key functions include maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and attractive classroom environment, developing and implementing classroom management techniques, and completing administrative tasks in a timely manner. The position also involves planning and preparing for classes, submitting weekly lesson plans, and reporting punctually to assigned locations. The teacher will become knowledgeable about system methods, programs, and resources, using various diagnostic and placement methods. They will exhibit self-control, provide for individual differences, and continually evaluate student progress. Cooperation with school and central office personnel, encouraging parent involvement, and demonstrating professional growth through inservice training and faculty participation are essential. The role also requires adherence to Louisiana laws concerning student education, health, safety, and welfare, and assisting in the development of quality education within Jefferson Parish Public Schools. The teacher will plan for and participate in the evaluation process and perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system.
Must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.
Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.
Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.
Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

Responsibilities

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.
Cooperates 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.