• 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.