Elementary P.E./Head Boys Basketball Coach/Other Coaching Responsibilities

DeSoto Parish School Board; Logansport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSoto Parish School Board seeks an Elementary Classroom Teacher (Regular Education/Special Education) at Logansport High School. You will plan and implement instruction for diverse learners, align lessons with NIET Teaching and Learning Standards or CLASS rubrics, and support student growth during a nine‑month term.

Candidates must meet Louisiana certification requirements, be a U.S. citizen or authorized alien, and demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and data-reporting skills to

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or authorized alien status.
• Louisiana Bulletin 746 certification or equivalent.
• Physical and mental stamina to perform job functions.

Responsibilities

• Will align classroom instruction with NIET Teaching and Learning Standards Rubric Domains, Indicators and Descriptors or the CLASS rubric.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Job description

Elementary P.E./Head Boys Basketball Coach/Other Coaching Responsibilities JobID: 3098

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Physical Education
  
• Date Posted:
  6/1/2026
  
• Location:
  Logansport High School
  
• Closing Date:
  6-18-26
  

TITLE: Classroom Teacher - Regular Education/Special Education

Domains and Components will be used for teacher evaluation in conjunction with measures of student growth. Measures of student growth will be aligned with the DeSoto Parish School System's accountability measures as outlined in the Louisiana Accountability System.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• United States citizen or authorized alien.
• Those requirements as outlined in Louisiana Bulletin 746. (Louisiana Standards of State Certification of School Personnel)
• Physical and mental stamina and ability to perform job functions, tasks and duties.

SUPERVISES: Assigned Students

JOB GOAL: Plan and implement a program, creating an environment where students can learn and develop optimally.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will align classroom instruction with the components of the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards Rubric Domains, Indicators and Descriptors or the CLASS rubric.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Possesses the knowledge to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

• Growing and Developing Professionally
• Reflecting on Teaching and utilizing the IGP as directed by the district

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (Does not require IAPs. The deficiency in professional responsibilities shall be addressed with a progression of documentation.):

• The teacher collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students' academic achievement and to accomplish the school's mission.
• The teacher maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies principal/designee of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per school/principal procedures.
• The teacher complies with all school level and Board rules and policies.
• The teacher ensures proper care of textbooks, teaching aids, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• The teacher sets clear expectations for student conduct and enforces expectations in a fair, consistent manner.
• The teacher timely prepares and implements plans for effective instruction, classroom management, and control.
• The teacher maintains his/her assigned room and its environment in a manner conducive to learning.
• The teacher participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by principal and central office personnel.
• The teacher follows district grading policies and maintains current grade book, records, and reports as assigned.
• The teacher prepares and maintains lesson plans in a timely manner and in the form and substance required by the principal of the assigned school and Board policy.
• The teacher projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• The teacher supervises students at all times and timely assumes assigned duty posts at classroom door, during class, at lunch, during assemblies and prior to and/or at drop-off.
• The teacher meets the criteria for an Individual Growth Plan following the appropriate format and guidelines.
• The teacher accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve or enhance performance.
• The teacher contributes to achieving the school's mission, engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities, and creates and sustains partnerships with families, colleagues and communities.
• The teacher engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for students.
• The teacher is courteous to students, faculty and staff and the public.
• The teacher exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• The teacher recognizes and respects the rights and property of students, other employees and the public.
• The teacher adheres to all policies relative to professional relationships and communications with students.
• The teacher exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the classroom.
• The teacher adheres to all deadlines set by board policy, school rules, and central office and/or school-based administrators.
• The teacher exhibits positive personal behavior on or off campus and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• The teacher maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• The teacher shall serve as a member on or chair committees as assigned by the principal or other supervisory personnel.
• The teacher shall attend student discipline, IEP, and SBLC meetings and the like as required by the principal or other supervisory personnel.
• The teacher shall attend job embedded professional development as scheduled by the principal or other supervisory personnel.
• The teacher shall attend followup meetings for feedback from formal and informal observations.
• The teacher shall attend faculty meetings as required by the principal or other supervisory personnel.
• The teacher shall attend back to school and/or open house events and student parent teacher conferences.
• The teacher shall serve duties for after school events as assigned by the principal.
• The teacher shall attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs or groups of which the employee is a sponsor.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months

EVALUATION: All certified and other professional personnel are evaluated in writing each year.

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 1:32:54 AM CST.

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