4th Grade Teacher

Louisiana-Key-Academy-1; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Key Academy in Covington, LA seeks a student-centered educator to deliver rigorous, evidence-based reading instruction within a structured dyslexia-focused program. You will support writing development, integrate literacy across subjects, and maintain consistent classroom routines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and teaches with a commitment to ongoing professional growth; teaching certification is preferred or obtainable within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience preferred.
• Teaching certification preferred or eligible to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reading instruction aligned to dyslexia strategies.
• Support writing development and communication skills.
• Integrate literacy across content areas.
• Maintain strong classroom systems and routines.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching.
• Collaborate with SPED staff and leadership to support student needs.

Skills

Coachable and responsive to feedback

Strong classroom manager

Collaborative team member

Student-centered

Organized

Open to dyslexia instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certification preferred / eligible within 12 months

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a high-performing, student-centered educator who will play a vital role in delivering rigorous, evidence-based instruction and supporting student success within a specialized learning environment. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in structured environments, value feedback, and are committed to continuous improvement.

Who You Are (Core Competencies)

• Coachable and responsive to feedback, with the ability to implement changes quickly
• Strong classroom manager who maintains structure, consistency, and high expectations
• Collaborative team member who contributes to planning and problem-solving
• Student-centered, with the ability to build strong relationships
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Open to learning and implementing evidence-based dyslexia instruction

Roles & Performance Expectations

• Deliver reading instruction aligned to dyslexia strategies
• Support writing development and communication skills
• Integrate literacy across content areas
• Strong communication and writing instruction skills
• Ability to support learning for struggling readers
• Demonstrate measurable student growth
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Deliver instruction aligned to evidence-based practices
• Maintain strong classroom systems and routines
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching
• Ability to maintain a structured, consistent classroom environment
• Willingness to participate in ongoing dyslexia training (CALT/CALP pathway)
• Strong instructional planning and execution skills
• Ability to use feedback to improve performance quickly
• Commitment to student outcomes and accountability

Student Support & Compliance Responsibilities

• Implement instructional accommodations (not write IEPs) and supports aligned to IEPs, 504 Plans, and intervention plans.
• Collaborate with SPED staff, interventionists, and leadership to support student needs
• Maintain accurate documentation as required for student services and compliance
• Participate in meetings related to student progress and support plans, as needed

Schedule:

Monday–Friday (schedule aligns to local school district calendar)

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: Minimum 1 year of teaching preferred, but not required for strong candidates

Certification: Teaching certification preferred OR eligibility to obtain certification within 12 months