K-8 Teacher - 5th Grade Math​/Science Teacher

K-8 Teacher - 5th Grade Math/Science Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools Oakwood West School - Harvey, Louisiana

• Job : 5633256
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (or eligibility for a Practitioner’s License confirmed by a local university)
• Certification in the area of assignment

• 183 Days

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

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of any student assigned.

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to provide 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 the books and equipment assigned to the class in proper condition.
• 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.

• 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 the assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

• Teacher must effectively communicate English both orally and in writing, accurately give and receive information via tele-communication systems, and communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.

• Telephone, audio-visual equipment, classroom computer, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines.

• 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.

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate educational 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.

• 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• LaTonga Toney, Principal
• Woodland West School
• Phone:
• Email: latonga.toney