Elementary Teacher (Target School + Target Content) - SPED SSCD Teacher

Young World Physical Education

Terrytown (LA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for target school

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools in Terrytown, LA is seeking an Elementary Teacher for Target School and Target Content with SPED SSCD responsibilities. A district stipend of $2,000 is offered for selecting a target school for the first year, with certification requirements including Louisiana Level 1+ or equivalent.

180+ day school year and competitive compensation accompany benefits. The role emphasizes student growth across social, emotional, and academic domains, with professional duties spanning

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate required.
Certification in area of assignment required.
Eligible for a Practitioner’s License as confirmed by a local university (if required).

Responsibilities

Promote the mental, physical, emotional, and social growth of students.
Use available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to provide opportunities for student achievement and development.
Develop and implement proper classroom management techniques.
Plan and prepare for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
Establish and maintain accurate records including attendance, health records, and report cards.
Communicate with parents about student progress and needs.

Skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Certification in area of assignment

Practitioner’s License

Job description

Elementary Teacher (Target School + Target Content) - SPED SSCD Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools – Terrytown Elementary, Terrytown, Louisiana

Job Description

The district offers a $2,000 stipend to teachers who select a target school for the first year of teaching at that school. A target school is a school that has over 90% economically disadvantaged students and/or English Language Learners exceeding 30% of the student population.

Target content areas include Special Education, Math (grades 6–12), Physics, Chemistry, and ESL (all grade levels). Subject to change based on critical shortage areas.

To receive the stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out of State Certification in the content area.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Certification in area of assignment
Eligible for a Practitioner’s License as confirmed by a local university (if required)

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 students.

Performance Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques to provide opportunities for student achievement and development.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices.
Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
Maintains an attractive classroom and reports unsafe conditions.
Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
Completes reports, assignments, and records in a timely fashion.
Collects lunch and/or activity monies as necessary.
Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
Notifies principal or designated person of impending absence.
Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
Maintains books and equipment assigned to the class.
Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources.
Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and placement purposes.
Exhibits self‑control and decorum for student emulation.
Provides for individual differences.
Evaluates student progress and plans with student needs in mind.
Cooperates with school‑based and central office personnel.
Encourages parents to be informed of student progress and needs.
Participates in professional growth, in‑service training, faculty meetings and studies.
Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning health, safety and welfare of students.
Assists in development and implementation of quality education in JPS.
Participates in evaluation process.
Performs all other duties assigned by principal.

Work Environment / Hours Worked

Teacher works in a school setting, climate controlled environment, and outside areas subject to climate extremes.
Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site per bargaining unit agreement.

Communication Skills

Effectively communicates in English orally and in writing.
Ability to give and receive information via tele‑communication system and communicate pleasantly with students, parents, and 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 up to 10 pounds as sometimes required.
Operate classroom equipment.
Physically transfer, restrain, or position special education students as required.

Mental Involvement