Middle School- English Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

23h•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, managing the classroom environment, and developing and implementing effective classroom management techniques. The position requires timely completion of reports and assignments, collection of necessary monies, and weekly submission of lesson plans. Punctual attendance and prompt reporting for duties are essential, along with notifying the principal of any absence and providing substitutes with adequate plans and materials. The teacher will maintain assigned books and equipment, become knowledgeable about system methods and resources, and use various diagnostic and placement methods. Professional conduct, including self-control and decorum, is expected, along with the ability to provide for individual differences and continually evaluate student progress. Cooperation with school personnel and engagement with parents regarding student progress are crucial. Evidence of professional growth, participation in inservice training, and contributions to faculty meetings are also expected. The role must conform to Louisiana laws regarding student education, health, safety, and welfare, and assist in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools. The teacher will also plan for and participate in the evaluation process and perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Requirements

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.
Able to operate classroom equipment.
Able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.
Able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
Able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Able to keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
Able to comply with state and parish regulations.
Able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.
Able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
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.
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 parent 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.