English Language Development (ELD) Teacher Pool

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

About The Position

The ELD Dual Language Teacher is responsible for promoting the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned in the Spanish Dual Language classroom while developing the English language. Scope of Responsibility: 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 and effectively 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 in-service 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 Schools. Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process. Performs all other duties assigned by the principal. Effectively communicates, plans, and co-teaches with the Spanish teacher for Cross Linguistic Connections.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations and will also demonstrate:
College Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Certification in area of assignment
ESL Certified

Responsibilities

Promoting the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned in the Spanish Dual Language classroom while developing the English language
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 and effectively 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 in-service 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 Schools
Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process
Performs all other duties assigned by the principal
Effectively communicates, plans, and co-teaches with the Spanish teacher for Cross Linguistic Connections