Teacher/Curriculum Writer

Teacher- Reg Ed./ESS

The job of Classroom Teacher is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Responsibilities include creating daily lesson plans, aligned slide decks, Demonstrations of Learning (DoLs), formative and summative assessments, and intervention supports aligned to district instructional expectations and Louisiana standards. The position collaborates with district leaders, content teams, and school-based staff to ensure coherent curriculum implementation that improves student outcomes.

Other duties include ensuring instructional materials reflect equitable access to grade-level content, differentiated supports, and structured opportunities for student discourse and engagement. Analyzes assessment guides, reporting categories, and Achievement Level Descriptors (ALDs) for the purpose of strengthening alignment between daily instruction and statewide assessments. Supports development of small-group intervention and acceleration materials aligned to student performance data. Collaborates with content supervisors and instructional leadership teams for the purpose of refining curriculum resources based on implementation feedback and student performance outcomes. Maintains curriculum documentation, pacing guidance, and instructional resources in shared district platforms. Participates in curriculum calibration meetings, professional learning sessions, and planning cycles aligned to Student First Network priorities. Implements current best practices in curriculum design and secondary instruction for the purpose of improving instructional coherence and student achievement outcomes. Models professional collaboration and responsiveness to feedback to support continuous improvement of district instructional materials. Participates in summer curriculum development sessions supported through stipend compensation.

Essential functions/qualifications/requirements include a Bachelor's degree, current Louisiana teacher certification, demonstrated success in middle or high school instruction (Grades 6-10 preferred), experience developing standards-aligned lessons, assessments, or curriculum resources strongly preferred, and experience working with HQIM, LEAP-aligned instruction, or structured lesson architecture models preferred.