2nd Grade Teacher

GEO Louisiana Schools; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Louisiana Schools in Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time English & Language Arts teacher to plan and implement a blended learning environment aligned with state standards. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and active collaboration with special education staff to support diverse learners.

You will communicate with parents, assess student progress, and participate in school activities beyond regular hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 24 credit hours in content area.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6.
• Experience with blended learning and technology integration to drive academic achievement.
• Two years of urban teaching experience.
• National Board Certification, TAP Experience, or Core Knowledge experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment in English & Language Arts.
• Participation in TAP requirements with data-driven instruction.
• Create an engaging learning environment to develop critical thinking and problem solving.
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and required assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and data.
• Work with Special Education staff to support diverse learners.
• Attend grade level and staff meetings and school events outside hours.
• Establish rules for behavior and classroom procedures.
• Incorporate feedback from administrative staff.

Skills

Technology integration

Blended learning

Student assessment

Parent communication

Urban teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with 24 credit hours in content area

Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

A teacher is required to perform the following duties:

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of English & Language Arts based on state standards
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal

This is a full-time, 10-month position.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• At least one (or more) of the following:
• National Board Certification
• TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)
• Core Knowledge Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment

Work Location: In person