K-8 Teacher (Target Content + Target School) - SPED Autistic Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools • Avondale, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The K-8 Teacher - SPED Autistic Teacher role is designed to provide quality instruction to students with special needs, specifically those with autism, within the K-8 grade levels. The district offers a $2,000 stipend to certified teachers who select a target school (over 90% economically disadvantaged students and/or over 30% English Language Learners) or a target content area (Special Education, Math grades 6-12, Physics, Chemistry, ESL) for their first year of teaching at that school, provided they hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out of State Certification in the content area. The position requires promoting the holistic growth of students, utilizing diverse instructional techniques and materials, maintaining accurate records, managing the classroom effectively, and continuously evaluating student progress. Teachers are expected to cooperate with school personnel, engage parents, participate in professional development, and adhere to state laws and district policies. The role involves working in a school setting, requires strong communication skills, the ability to operate various classroom equipment, and involves certain physical and mental demands, as well as positive human relations.

Requirements

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment (Special Education)
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school.
• $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target content area (Special Education, Math grades 6-12, Physics, Chemistry, ESL) for the first year of teaching at that school.

What This Job Offers

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