2nd Grade Teacher

Job Description

Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials specific to the content area, aligning with IB and state standards.

• Plan units of inquiry and lessons following the IB curriculum framework collaboratively with the IB coordinator and specialist teachers.
• Collaborate with the IB coordinator to develop, implement, and deliver Kehoe-France Northshore’s curricular goals, aligned with the school’s learning improvement planning.
• Be familiar with the scope and sequence, support materials, IB regulations and guidelines, program developments, and professional IB discussions.
• Ensure all lesson plans and necessary IB timelines, internal and external, are met.
• Support other classroom teachers in implementing the established curriculum.
• Be an active advocate of Kehoe-France Northshore’s vision, mission, and promises and its curricular and philosophical commitments as an IB World School.
• Collaborate with instructional staff, other school personnel, and parents to improve overall quality of student outcomes and achieve classroom objectives.
• Model the qualities of the IB learner profile and attitudes.
• Ensure effective use of digital platforms to support instruction (Seesaw, iSams, Google Workspace) and embed technology instruction within lessons.
• Participate in a variety of meetings and professional development activities to convey and gather information required to perform functions and improve student achievement.
• Administer and develop subject‑specific formative and summative assessments to assess student competency levels and address individual needs.
• Advise parents and/or legal guardians on student progress, communicate expectations, and develop methods for improvement and reinforcement at home.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Ensure prompt reporting, feedback, and recording of any and all safeguarding concerns, liaising with the school counselor and safeguarding lead.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom learning using multiple sources of evidence including assessment data, curriculum documents, teaching practice, learning outcomes, and feedback from students, colleagues, and parents/caregivers.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Kehoe-France Northshore’s Discipline Policy to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Monitor students in a variety of educational environments (classroom, playground, school grounds, hallways, restrooms, field trips, cafeteria, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., AM/PM, lunch, etc.).
• Be familiar with and adhere to school policies and procedures, emergency drills, and safeguarding guidelines.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, squatting, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
• Completion of federal criminal background checks covering the last 10 years and any convictions reviewed against safeguarding principles; checks must be completed prior to commencement of employment.

We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.