Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Public Schools is seeking candidates for an Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool in Harvey, LA. The role follows a 183-day work year with duties spanning planning, instruction, and student assessment.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (or eligibility), and certification in the area of assignment. Salary is commensurate with degree and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or eligibility for Practitioner’s License.
• Certification in area of assignment is required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.
• Develop and implement proper classroom management techniques.
• Keeps accurate records and prepares lesson plans weekly.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents and staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Certification in area of assignment

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

The target content areas are:

SpecialEducation(Allgradelevels),Math(grades6-12),Physics,ChemistryandEnglish SecondLanguage(ESL)(Allgradelevels).Subjecttochangebasedon criticalshortageareas.

To receive the target content stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching CertificateorOutofStateCertificationincontentarea.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate or
• Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

• 183 Days

SALARY RANGE:

• Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience(to be verified)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
• Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed. 5. Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
• Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
• Reports promptly for all assigned duties.
• Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absence.
• Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
• Maintains properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
• Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
• Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
• Exhibits self-control and decorum for student emulation.
• Provides for individual differences.
• Continually evaluates student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
• Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.
• Encourages parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in inservice training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
• Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
• Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The teacher will work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unitagreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, audio-visual equipment, classroom computer, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required. Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Elementary Special Education Teacher Pool

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Job Details

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Trovania Otkins
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

The target content areas are:

SpecialEducation(Allgradelevels),Math(grades6-12),Physics,ChemistryandEnglish SecondLanguage(ESL)(Allgradelevels).Subjecttochangebasedon criticalshortageareas.

To receive the target content stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching CertificateorOutofStateCertificationincontentarea.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate or
• Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:

• 183 Days

SALARY RANGE:

• Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience(to be verified)

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
• Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed. 5. Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
• Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
• Reports promptly for all assigned duties.
• Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absence.
• Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
• Maintains properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
• Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
• Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
• Exhibits self-control and decorum for student emulation.
• Provides for individual differences.
• Continually evaluates student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
• Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.
• Encourages parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in inservice training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
• Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
• Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The teacher will work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unitagreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, audio-visual equipment, classroom computer, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required. Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education