Teacher (Pre-K)

St. Landry Parish School Board•Opelousas, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The classroom teacher is responsible for the effective management of assigned class/classes or programs and for implementing an educational program responsive to student needs according to the school board and state policy, including the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching. This position includes departmentalized, Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Teacher responsibilities.

Requirements

A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1).
A bachelor’s degree in field.
Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Develop well-defined learner objectives consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
Plan activities to ensure effective use of time for developing objectives.
Identify and plan for individual differences among students.
Identify and effectively utilize materials for the learning process.
State methods of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
Develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) when appropriate.
Develop and record lesson plans aligned to standards and content areas.
Provide a safe environment conducive to learning.
Organize classroom space, materials, and equipment to facilitate learning.
Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
Maximize instructional time.
Manage routines and transitions efficiently.
Manage and adjust allotted time for planned activities.
Take and record attendance.
Manage learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
Establish clear expectations for learner behavior.
Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
Deliver instruction effectively using techniques that introduce and develop lesson objectives.
Sequence lessons with initiation, development, and closure, ensuring continuity.
Use a variety of teaching materials to achieve lesson objectives.
Adjust lessons as needed.
Present appropriate, accurate, and developmentally appropriate content.
Relate content to relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events.
Answer or direct questions correctly and guide students to additional resources.
Provide opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
Accommodate individual differences.
Communicate effectively with students.
Stimulate and encourage higher-order thinking at appropriate developmental levels.
Encourage student participation.
Assess student progress using appropriate techniques effectively.
Monitor ongoing student performance.
Provide timely feedback to students on their progress.
Include a sufficient number of grades for the previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
Plan subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
Grade papers and other assignments.
Enter and average grades according to supervisor and/or board policy.
Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
Develop or participate in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
Hold IEP meetings within the expected timeline.
Schedule IEP meetings outside the student’s scheduled classroom time.
Ensure the accuracy of the IEP plan before submission.
Ensure progress notes are completed as often as required for general education progress notes.
Send copies of progress notes to parents or guardians.
Maintain complete and accurate service records.
Maintain organized IEP records and record-keeping systems.
Provide research-based instruction to address IEP goals and objectives.
Provide and adhere to a daily schedule for instruction.
Provide the daily schedule to immediate supervisor, building administrator, and applicable general education teachers.
Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and community resources (IEP team members) to improve student outcomes.
Serve as the primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
Collaborate regularly with applicable general education teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
Share all student accommodations with applicable general classroom teachers.
Perform other job-related duties as mandated by state or local school board policy.
Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.
Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.
Supervise students when they are on campus, prior to school, after school, between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, and during assemblies.
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in the teaching profession.
Accept and discharge assignments.
Practice and model punctuality.
Collaborate with colleagues and departments.
Adhere to federal, state, system, and school policies and regulations.
Conduct conferences as needed.
Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents regarding student performance or conduct.
Follow recommendations made by school administrators and district staff.
Take part in the continuing in-service program of the schools.
Provide for the care and proper usage of school property.
Maintain a current inventory of items assigned to the position.
Attend meetings associated with student instruction, faculty, staff, department, PLC, ILT (if applicable), training sessions, IEP/IAP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school events, open-house events, graduation, student discipline meetings/hearings, and school board/committee meetings.
Attend/work up to three (3) co-curricular and other duties beyond regular classroom activities as determined by the building principal.
Attend/work up to three (3) concessions/gates at athletic events within the school year.
Attend all meetings and functions of activities, clubs, or groups for which the employee is a sponsor/coach.