English Teacher

Position

English Teacher –

Location:

Liberty High

Position Type:
High School Teaching

Posted: 4/29/2026 | Closing Date: 6/30/2026

The job of Classroom Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues;

and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

• Collaborates with all stakeholders (students, parents, colleagues, etc.) to establish and maintain leadership and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning.
• Designs instruction (lesson plans; individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs; etc.) to ensure all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom learning objectives.
• Develops and guides learning in partnership with students (classroom mission and learning goals; strategies and processes; student recognition and celebrations; etc.) to ensure continuous improvement for student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
• Evaluates individual student and class performance (analyzes assessment data; other comparative data; etc.) to gauge and adjust instruction to improve individual and class performance.
• Implements current best practice instruction and resources (focus on student needs/goals, classroom priorities, etc.) to improve and enhance student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
• Maintains documentation and required reports (student data and reports; personal teaching certification; etc.) to comply with site, district, policy, administrative, state and/or federal statutes and regulations.
• Manages classroom structure and procedures (activities; behavioral expectations; positive classroom culture; etc.) to establish a positive, safe and orderly optimal learning environment that supports students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
• Models positive behaviors (professional/ethical public image; relational skills, including appropriate verbal and written communications; manners; honors diversity and mutual respect, etc.) to promote appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district goals.
• Oversees assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers to ensure the operation of an effective and efficient classroom structure that supports the teacher and students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (team and/or building meetings; professional growth opportunities; parent/teacher conferences; etc.) to convey and/or gather information to perform functions.
• Responds to emergency situations (building emergency protocol; fights, suspected child abuse and/or substance abuse, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and/or direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Bachelor's degree required. Current Louisiana teacher certification.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job‑specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.