Elementary Teacher -(Target School) 2nd Grade Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools • Metairie, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The district is seeking certified teachers to ensure students with the greatest need have access to high-performing, certified teachers and quality instruction. A $2,000 stipend is offered to teachers who select a target school for their first year of teaching at that school. Target schools are defined as those with over 90% economically disadvantaged students and/or over 30% English Language Learners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate or Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university
• Effective communication in 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.
• Ability to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Ability to utilize effective classroom management techniques.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher selects a target school for the first year of teaching at that school.

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.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• 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 parents 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• $2,000 stipend for teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level