Sped M​/M Teacher - Atkins

SPED M/M TEACHER - ATKINS

Location:

Atkins Technology Elementary – Shreveport, Louisiana

Job : 5680337

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Title:

Classroom Teacher

Prepared By:
Emily L. Stanford

Prepared Date:
June 24, 2024

Approved By:
Leisa G. Woolfolk

Approved Date:
June 30, 2024

Area of Responsibility

Working under the direction of the principal or assigned evaluator, administer the classroom in accordance with School Board policies and uses instructional and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. Classroom teachers fulfill duties and responsibilities associated with instruction, supervision, classroom management, student assessment and evaluation, communication and collaboration, and extracurricular involvement. Teachers are held accountable for meeting the TAP Teaching Skills, Knowledge, and Responsibilities Performance Standards, research‑based standards based on twenty‑six indicators and operationalized against a five‑point scale rubric.

Teachers are also responsible for the academic growth of their students.

Domain 1:
Instruction

• Planning effective lessons aligned to standards, creating clearly defined learning outcomes.
• Motivating students by organizing content that engages them.
• Presenting instructional content using visuals and clear communication.
• Maintaining lesson structure and pacing, ensuring logical sequencing.
• Choosing varied activities and materials that support objectives.
• Asking effective questions and guiding responses.
• Providing academic feedback that supports learning.
• Grouping students for instruction and accountability.
• Demonstrating content knowledge and connecting concepts.
• Knowing student learning styles and interests.
• Encouraging analytical, practical, creative, and research‑based thinking.
• Promoting problem solving skills.

Domain 2:
Planning

• Developing strong lesson plans.
• Creating and observing student work aligned to assessments.
• Implementing effective assessment plans aligned to learning outcomes.

Domain 3:
Environment

• Setting high expectations and modeling behavior.
• Managing student behavior with appropriate techniques.
• Creating a safe learning environment and efficient routines.
• Developing a respectful classroom culture.

Domain 4:
Professionalism

• Engaging in continual professional development.
• Reflecting on teaching and making improvement actions.
• Involving community and school activities.
• Accepting leadership responsibilities.

Other Performance Responsibilities

• Administer classroom in accordance with district policies.
• Accept administrative responsibilities related to curricular and extracurricular programs.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, students, and stakeholders.
• Maintain good attendance and report promptly.
• Attend meetings: departmental, professional training, IEP, parent‑teacher conferences, etc.
• Complete mandatory trainings:
  Project Read, ACT 260, etc.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned.

Employees must maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach includes neglect of duty, dishonesty, unlawful activities, or conduct prejudicial to the school system.

United States citizen or authorized alien; as outlined in Louisiana Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards of State Certification).

Physical and mental stamina; ability to perform job functions; overall physical health; planning and organizational ability.

172 days, or as stated in contract or employment agreement.

School Principal and/or Assistant Principal or Assigned Evaluator.

Position Type: Full‑Time

(No specific requirements listed.)