Elementary Teacher- Sped Teacher

Elementary Teacher
- Sped Teacher

Harahan School – Harahan, Louisiana (Open in Google Maps)

• Job : 5616451
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, Valid Teaching Certificate or Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university.
• 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 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Stephanie Scott , Principal
• HARAHAN SCHOOL
• Phone:
• Email: stephanie.scott