Elementary Teacher; Target School-SPED SSCD Teacher

Elementary Teacher (Target School)-SPED SSCD Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools – CLANCY-MAGGIORE SCHOOL OF ARTS, Kenner, Louisiana

Job : 5647248

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

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.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (or eligible for a Practitioner's License as 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.

• Use available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to provide opportunities for student achievement and development.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• Keep accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
• Maintain an attractive classroom and report unsafe conditions when repairs are needed.
• Develop and implement proper classroom management techniques.
• Complete reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• Collect lunch and/or activity monies when necessary.
• Plan and prepare for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
• Report regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
• Report promptly for all assigned duties.
• Notify the principal or designated person of impending absence.
• Provide substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
• Maintain properly books and equipment assigned to the class.
• Become knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
• Use a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
• Exhibit self‑control and decorum for student emulation.
• Provide for individual differences.
• Continually evaluate student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
• Cooperate with school‑based and central office personnel.
• Encourage parents to be informed of the student’s progress and needs.
• Demonstrate evidence of professional growth, participate in in‑service training and contribute to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
• Conform to Louisiana laws concerning education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
• Plan for and actively participate in the evaluation process.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the principal.

The teacher will work in a school setting, climate‑controlled environment adhering to Board energy policy and in outside areas subject to climate extremes. Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

• Effective oral and written English communication.
• Ability to give and receive information via tele‑communication system and communicate 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 sometimes required.
• Operate classroom equipment.
• Physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

• Plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Keep accurate, up‑to‑date written and verbal instructions and comply with state and parish regulations.
• Utilize effective classroom management techniques.

• Work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Darlene Turnbull, Principal
• CLANCY‑MAGGIORE SCHOOL OF ARTS
• Phone: 504‑469‑3664
• Email:
  Darlene.turnbull