Middle School Teacher - ELA Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools•Metairie, LA

1d•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 functions include maintaining accurate records, ensuring a safe and attractive classroom environment, implementing effective classroom management, and completing administrative tasks in a timely manner. The position involves planning and preparing lessons, submitting them weekly, and reporting punctually to assigned duties, notifying administration of absences and providing substitutes with necessary materials. The teacher will also maintain classroom books and equipment, become knowledgeable about system methods and resources, and use diverse diagnostic and placement methods. Professional conduct, including self-control and decorum, is expected, along with providing for individual differences and continuously evaluating student progress. Cooperation with school personnel and engagement with parents regarding student progress are essential. The role requires evidence of professional growth through inservice training and faculty participation, adherence to Louisiana laws, and assistance in developing 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

Must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
Must have the ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system.
Must be able 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.
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.