High School Teacher - Social Studies Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Avondale, 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. Key duties include maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and attractive classroom, implementing effective classroom management, and completing assignments in a timely manner. The position also involves planning and preparing for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly, and reporting punctually to assigned duties. The teacher will stay informed about curriculum, programs, and resources, using various diagnostic methods. Professional growth, participation in inservice training, and contribution to faculty meetings are expected. The role 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 also participate in the evaluation process and perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

Ability to 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.
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.
Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
College Degree
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.
Plan and prepare for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
Report regularly and punctually to assigned work locations and 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.
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.