4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher

GEO Next Generation High School; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Next Generation High School in Louisiana seeks a dedicated educator to lead ELA/Social Studies in a blended learning setting. You will use data to drive instruction, collaborate with staff, and foster an engaging classroom that builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The role requires a valid teaching license or Praxis certification, two years of urban teaching experience, and strong technology integration to boost student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 24 credit hours in the content area requirements.
• Passing Praxis test for certification area OR valid Louisiana Teaching License is required.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement.
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service.
• TAP Experience.
• Experience with Blended Learning.
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment with direct/indirect instruction in ELA/Social Studies.
• Participate in TAP requirements and data-driven instruction.
• Create an engaging learning environment to develop student critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and required assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents and keep them informed of progress.

Skills

Blended learning

Urban teaching experience

Technology in classroom

TAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 content credits

Job description

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of ELA/Social Studies 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
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, and after-school duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

REPORTS TO/TERM:

Principal

Full Time 10-month position

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Passing score on Praxis test for certification area OR valid Louisiana Teaching License
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service
• TAP Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment