Elementary Teacher; Target Content - SPED PK Teacher

Elementary Teacher (Target Content) - SPED PK Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools SOLIS ELEMENTARY – Gretna, Louisiana – Open in Google Maps

Job : 5341648

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (or equivalent out‑of‑state certificate)
• Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university
• Certification in the area of assignment

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

• 183 Days

SALARY RANGE:

• Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience (to be verified)

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 plans with student needs in mind.
• Cooperates with school‑based and central office personnel.
• Encourages parents to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in in‑service 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 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 the ability to accurately give and receive information via tele‑communication systems 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.
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