Teacher - Foreign Language; Spanish or Arabic

Teacher - Foreign Language (Spanish or Arabic preferred)

Full‑time position. Jefferson RISE is a middle and high school on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish that offers a college preparatory curriculum.

• Utilize curriculum resources to create standards‑aligned scope and sequence, annual plan, unit plans, and lesson plans; develop interim, midterm, and final assessments as needed
• Develop and implement ambitious, standards‑aligned lesson plans targeted with the end goal of student performance at or above grade level expectations
• Provide engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in whole‑class, small group, and individual settings
• Provide academic support and tutoring to small groups or individual students as needed/scheduled, including after‑school tutoring
• Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices, using the school’s teacher performance rubric as a guide
• Use feedback to make productive changes in performance

• Analyze student achievement data in collaboration with the Academic Dean
• Implement data tracking system and use data to inform instructional development and delivery
• Enter student performance data in a timely manner
• Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines

• Embody and teach the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the school
• Design and implement programs that promote positive student behavior, and that motivate students to exhibit the leadership values of the school
• Build classroom community by investing families in students’ academic success and development of strong character and leadership traits

• Degree in content area (preferred)
• Content area certification (preferred)
• Technological proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth
• Commitment to the mission and organizational success of Jefferson RISE
• Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
• Openness to feedback, a willingness to take personal responsibility for the affairs of the school
• Personal and professional integrity
• Team player, flexible, willing to jump in

Jefferson RISE Charter School is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and makes all employment decisions based on qualifications to perform the work without regard to race, color, age (40 and above), sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions at Jefferson RISE are made in a non‑discriminatory manner, and are based on the qualifications, abilities, and merits of each individual applicant.