4th Grade Teacher

Louisiana Key Academy; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Key Academy is seeking a high-performing educator to deliver evidence-based reading instruction in a dyslexia-focused environment. The role emphasizes structured routines, data-driven planning, and ongoing coaching to support struggling readers.

You will collaborate with SPED staff and school leadership to implement accommodations, monitor progress, and maintain strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching preferred.
• Teaching certification preferred or eligible within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reading instruction aligned to dyslexia strategies.
• Support writing development and communication skills.
• Integrate literacy across content areas.
• Use data to inform instructional decisions and demonstrate student growth.
• Maintain structured classroom routines and high expectations.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and coaching.

Skills

Coachable

Classroom management

Collaborative

Student-centered

Organized

Dyslexia instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

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 skillsAbility 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