Secondary Teacher - High School Math

Rapides Parish School District Northwood High School (PK-12) - Lena, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5900470

Final date to receive applications: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:

I. Instructional Responsibilities

A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long range, with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation, and attitudes

B. To teach effectively
1. Using class time for teaching designated subject matter as outlined by "Board approved Program Structure, Curriculum Guides, and/or policies"
2. Using a variety of techniques to stimulate learning
3. Using a variety of curriculum materials
4. Differentiating assignments to meet individual needs
5. Explaining assignments
6. Limiting homework, making it meaningful to what is being taught
7. Evaluating the pupil’s learning frequently with a view to improvement of teaching and Learning. Frequent teacher-made tests shall be given during each grading period for proper pupil evaluation.

C. To make provision for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the pupils’ level

D. To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning

E. To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child

F. To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives

G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy, and school rules and regulations

H. To use orderly procedures for normal classroom control in learning activities, with simple and consistent routines for roll check, collections (money, papers, etc.), handling materials, sharpening pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time.

II. Administrative Responsibilities

A. To follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board

B. To follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extra-curricular activities

C. That non-duty personnel report to school ten minutes before school begins and remain ten minutes after school closes

D. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms

E. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins.

F. A class shall not be left unsupervised

G. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal

H. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal

I. To notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal of advance plans to return to school

J. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board staff

K. To maintain an attractive and clean classroom

L. To account for and be responsible for the care of all textbooks, pupil desks, other furniture, equipment and instructional materials which are in or are assigned to the teachers classroom, laboratory or…