Elementary Teacher; Target Content - SPED Severe​/Profound Teacher

Elementary Teacher (Target Content) - SPED Severe/Profound Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools, MATAS Elementary, Metairie, Louisiana.

The target content areas are:

• Special Education (all grade levels)
• Math (grades 6-12)
• Physics
• Chemistry
• English as a Second Language (ESL) (all grade levels)
• Subject to change based on critical shortage areas

To receive the target content stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out of State Certification in the content area.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• 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 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 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 outside areas subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via telecommunication system and must be able to 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 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.

• 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.

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Classroom Teacher >
  Elementary
• Special Education >
  General Special Education