About the role
Description ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties:
Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards
Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
Communicate regularly with parents
Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
REPORTS TO/TERM
Principal This is a 10-month position. Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6
Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
Demonstrated volunteer or community service
At least one (or more) of the following:
National Board Certification
TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
Core Knowledge Experience
Experience with Blended Learning
At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment