Middle School Teacher (Target School) 7th Grade ELA

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• 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 students 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / HOURS WORKED :

• The teacher will work in a school setting climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unitagreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS :

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students parents and school personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED :

• Telephone audio-visual equipment classroom computer copy machine laminator calculator and other appropriate machines.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT :

• 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.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT :

• 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.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT :

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Key Skills

Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1