1 to 1 Special Education Teacher

Job Details Job ID: 4686273 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Re-Posted: Jun 21, 2024 Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Locations STUDENT SUPPORT - Harvey, Louisiana

Job Description

• To ensure our students with the greatest need have access to high-performing, certified teachers and quality instruction, the district will continue to offer a $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school.

• A target school is a school that has over 90% of economically disadvantaged students and/or the English Language Learners exceed 30% of the student population.

• The target content areas are: Special Education (All grade levels), Math (grades 6-12), Physics, Chemistry and English Second Language (ESL) (All grade levels). Subject to change based on critical shortage areas.

• To receive the target content stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out of State Certification in content area.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

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 student's 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 unit agreement.

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

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.

• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information Emily Davis, DIRECTOR OF IDEA STUDENT SUPPORT Email: emily.davis@jpschools.org