ELA 8TH GRADE

Applitrack; Glen Oaks (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Parish School System seeks a dedicated Classroom Teacher to supervise students, develop lesson plans, and deliver instruction aligned to state and district standards. You will collaborate with teachers and administrators, respond to inquiries, and foster a positive classroom culture focused on student growth.

The role emphasizes planning, assessment, and professional collaboration, with duties spanning classroom management, documentation, and engagement with families and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current Louisiana teacher certification.
• Experience in K-12 education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with students, parents, and staff to promote high expectations and continuous improvement.
• Designs instruction and lesson plans to engage all learners and meet objectives.
• Guides learning with clear goals and strategies aligned to standards.
• Evaluates student and class performance to adjust instruction accordingly.
• Implements best-practice instruction and resources to support student progress.
• Maintains documentation and reports to meet policy and district requirements.
• Manages classroom structure to create a positive, safe learning environment.
• Models professional conduct and respectful communication with stakeholders.
• Oversees assistants and volunteers to support classroom operations.
• Participates in meetings to share information and plan improvements.

Skills

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Student assessment

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Louisiana teaching certification

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
• Closing Date:
  10/31/2026

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources

Pay Grade Range: TE308 to TI112

Summary:

The job of Classroom Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with all stakeholders (e.g. students, parents, colleagues, etc.) for the purpose of establishing and maintaining leadership and positive relationships while focusing on high expectations and continuous improvement for student learning.
• Designs instruction (e.g. lesson plans; individualized instruction; diverse learning styles/needs; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all students are engaged and participating in individual and classroom learning objectives.
• Develops and guides learning in partnership with students (e.g. classroom mission and learning goals; strategies and processes; student recognition and celebrations; etc.) for the purpose of ensuring continuous improvement for student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
• Evaluates individual student and class performance (e.g. analyzes assessment data; other comparative data; etc.) for the purpose of gauging and subsequently adjusting instruction to improve individual and class performance.
• Implements current best practice instruction and resources (e.g. focus on student needs/goals, classroom priorities, etc.) for the purpose of improving and enhancing student learning in alignment with state and district standards.
• Maintains documentation and required reports (e.g. student data and reports; personal teaching certification; etc.) for the purpose of complying with site, district, policy, administrative, state and/or federal statutes and regulations.
• Manages classroom structure and procedures (e.g. activities; behavioral expectations; positive classroom culture; etc.) for the purpose of establishing a positive, safe and orderly optimal learning environment to support students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
• Models positive behaviors (e.g. professional/ethical public image; relational skills, including appropriate verbal and written communications; manners; honors diversity and mutual respect, etc.) for the purpose of promoting appropriate social and interpersonal behavior in alignment with district goals.
• Oversees assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of ensuring the operation of an effective and efficient classroom structure that supports the teacher and students in achieving classroom and individual goals.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. team and/or building meetings; professional growth opportunities; parent/teacher conferences; etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. building emergency protocol; fights, suspected child abuse and/or substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Other Duties:

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required. Current Louisiana teacher certification.

Work Environment Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct:

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

Note: New employees coming to EBRPSS/current employees new to a position, must use the Verifent website to verify qualifying years of experience (outside of EBRPSS) aligned to the job description. All new employees to the district/current employees new to a position will receive 0 years of experience aligned to the job description until the verification of previous experience aligned to the job description is received.

Experience verifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within the first 6 months of employment in order to be eligible for a retroactive payment.