Elementary Teacher

JS Clark; Opelousas, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JS Clark in Opelousas, LA is seeking an Elementary Teacher for a full-time position. The role includes promoting holistic student growth, planning lessons, and maintaining accurate records. Salary ranges from $40,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with locality and experience.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a valid teaching certificate. Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in teaching is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of all students assigned.
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques to support student achievement and development.
• Keeps accurate records including attendance, health and report cards.
• Develops and implements effective classroom management strategies.
• Plans for and submits weekly lesson plans.
• Communicates regularly with parents about student progress.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Elementary Teacher

Full Time Opelousas, LA, US

29 days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree

SALARY RANGE:

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

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of all students 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.
• 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 at JSCLA.
• 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 JSCLA energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Workday consists of duty schedule specific teacher hours at assigned school site.

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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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