Teacher; 1st grade ELA

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Job Goal:
To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The classroom teacher is responsible for effective management of assigned class/programs and for implementing an educational program responsive to student needs according to the school board and state policy, including the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching.

This position includes departmentalized, Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Teacher responsibilities.

• A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level
  1).
• A bachelor's degree in field.
• Additional criteria the Board may establish.

• Planning
  • Use well defined learner objectives that are consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
  • Plan activities so that entire time is used effectively to develop objectives.
  • Identify and plan for individual differences.
  • Identify materials effectively for the learning process.
  • State method(s) of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
  • Develop an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
  • Develop/record lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas.
• Classroom Management
  • Provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Organize available space, materials and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
  • Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
  • Maximize the amount of time available for instruction.
  • Manage routines and transitions in a timely manner.
  • Manage and/or adjust allotted time for activities planned.
  • Take and record attendance.
  • Manage learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
  • Establish expectations for learner behavior.
  • Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
• Instruction
  • Deliver instruction effectively.
  • Use technique(s) which appropriately introduce and develop lesson objectives.
  • Sequence lessons including initiation, development and closure with continuity.
  • Use a variety of available teaching material(s) to achieve lesson objectives.
  • Adjust lessons when appropriate.
  • Present appropriate content.
  • Present content at a developmentally appropriate level.
  • Present accurate subject matter.
  • Relate relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events to the content.
  • Answer and/or direct questions correctly and/or direct students to additional sources.
  • Provide opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
  • Accommodate individual differences.
  • Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with students.
  • Stimulate and encourage higher order thinking at the appropriate developmental levels.
  • Encourage student participation.
• Assessment
  • Assess student progress.
  • Use appropriate assessment technique(s) effectively.
  • Monitor ongoing performance of students.
  • Provide timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
  • Include sufficient number of grades for previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
  • Plan subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
  • Grade papers and other assignments.
  • Enter/Average grades in location and in time frame established by supervisor and/or board policy.
• Paraprofessional Support – Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
• IEP and Special Education Duties
  • Develop and/or participate in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
  • Hold IEP meetings within the expected timeline; schedule outside the student's classroom time when necessary.
  • Ensure the accuracy of the plan developed by the IEP team before submission.
  • Ensure progress notes are completed as scheduled for general education progress notes. Send copies to parents or guardians.
  • Maintain complete and accurate service records; maintain organized IEP records and record‑keeping system.
  • Provide research‑based instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
  • Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school…