Secondary Teacher Job Lena Louisiana USA,Education / Teaching

Position: SECONDARY TEACHER
Location: Lena

SECONDARY TEACHER

Rapides Parish School District Northwood High School (PK-12) - Lena, Louisiana

Job Details

Job : 5760877

Final date to receive applications: Jun 17, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Classroom Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel Bulletin 746

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal/Other Assigned Evaluator

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 teacher is responsible for growth in student learning.

Term: Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Months

Salary: Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Month Teacher Salary Schedule

Performance Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

Establish learning objectives, immediate and long range, with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan available in the classroom.
Teach effectively using the board approved Program Structure, Curriculum Guides, and/or policies.
Use a variety of techniques to stimulate learning and a variety of curriculum materials.
Differentiate assignments to meet individual needs and explain assignments.
Limit homework, keeping it meaningful to what is being taught.
Evaluate pupil learning frequently with the view to improvement of teaching and learning; give teacher‑made tests during each grading period.
Provide instruction that addresses individual differences using effective grouping, procedures, or individualized instruction.
Maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Show respect for child growth, development, and individuality.
Demonstrate substantial knowledge of subject matter and curriculum objectives.
Maintain classroom control, promote self‑discipline, character and respect using positive control techniques per state law and school rules.
Follow orderly procedures for classroom control: roll check, material handling, sharpening pencils, etc., and use this time for learning activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

Follow school and Rapides Parish School Board rules and regulations.
Follow time and duty schedules authorized by the principal.
Non‑duty personnel must report 10 minutes before school starts and stay 10 minutes after closing.
Sign in and out on appropriate forms.
Be present when class begins and not leave the class unsupervised.
Remain at school unless permission is obtained from the principal.
Attend administrative/professional meetings called by the principal.
Notify principal with sufficient time for substitute if absent or with prior return plans.
Follow guidelines set by the Rapides Parish School Board staff.
Maintain a clean classroom and be responsible for all classroom materials and equipment.
Complete records and reports promptly and accurately.
Plan and conduct field trips: obtain principal permission, secure parent consent, ensure educational value, prepare pupils, insure vehicles, chaperones, and ensure no child is left unattended.

Professional Responsibilities

Show enthusiasm, confidence and a positive attitude toward growth for all pupils.
Maintain good public relations and provide positive information to parents.
Conduct ethical contacts with parents, professionals, and students.
Participate in professional development; stay current with courses, workshops, conferences, literature.
Loyalty to the school system and school.
Establish growth and self‑evaluation plan per Personnel Evaluation Plan.
Carry out performance expectations and indicators per the NIET rubric (Instructional Domain, Planning Domain, Environment Domain).

Personal Responsibilities

Observe conduct standards inside and outside school; demonstrate integrity and dependability.
Dress appropriately and be well groomed per dress code.
Use language void of profanity.
Maintain self‑control and poise.
Maintain good general health and physical fitness for teaching duties.
Enunciate clearly, with pleasant voice, employing good English usage.
Demonstrate…