• K-8 Teacher - 7th Grade Science/Social Studies

    Truman School • Marrero, LA 70072

    Job #2811073351

  • 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

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