Middle School Teacher; Target Content + Target School - STAR Program Science Teacher

Middle School Teacher (Target Content + Target School) - STAR Program Science Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools MEISLER MIDDLE - Metairie, Louisiana (Open in Google Maps)

Job posted on Jefferson Parish Schools.

• Job : 5504857
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

• 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.
• The target content areas are:
  Special Education (All grade levels), Math (grades 6‑12), Physics, Chemistry and English 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 content area.

• 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 parent 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 the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele‑communication 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…