High School Social Studies Teacher

District Wide; Port Allen (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West Baton Rouge Parish School System District Wide in Port Allen, Louisiana seeks a High School Social Studies Teacher. The role requires a valid teaching certificate and a Bachelor's Degree, with responsibilities spanning instruction, planning, environment, and professional growth.

Typical duties include maintaining student records, communicating with families, and participating in school events. The position is full-time, on-site, with a 182-day schedule and a 53,074 USD annual salary.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate per Bulletin 746
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Adheres to all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s Policies

Responsibilities

• Instruction: plan and implement effective instruction in line with requirements
• Planning: develop and implement lesson plans, assignments, and assessments
• Environment: establish and maintain an effective learning environment
• Professionalism: grow professionally, reflect on teaching, support school activities
• Maintain good attendance and follow assigned work schedule
• Communicate in English both orally and in writing with students and parents
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records and complete reports in a timely manner
• Participate in events such as open houses, family nights, graduation and supervision duties

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher

Department:

Salary Schedule:

Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Days/Year:

182

Reports To:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: The teacher plans and implements effective Instruction as evidenced by meeting the below requirements:
• Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Environment: The teacher establishes and maintains an effective learning environment.
• Professionalism: The teacher demonstrates professionalism by growing and developing professionally, reflecting on teaching, actively supporting school activities/events, and accepting school responsibilities.
• Other Responsibilities Include:
• Report to work on time and follow assigned work schedule
• Display professional ethics on and off duty
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds. (Lifting is sometimes required.)
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records
• Complete reports, paperwork, and other assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings as directed
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Participate in events related to the profession including but not limited to: open house, family nights, graduation, supervising co- and extracurricular events and other types of related activities as part of job duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications (minimum education, skills, and/or experience):

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate per Bulletin 746
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Adheres to all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s Policies

Physical Demands:

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

EVALUATION: Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.

High School Social Studies Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 4847657
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jun 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:

Teacher

Department:

Academics

Salary Schedule:

Teacher

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Days/Year:

182

Reports To:

Principal

Supervises:

N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruction: The teacher plans and implements effective Instruction as evidenced by meeting the below requirements:
• Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
• Environment: The teacher establishes and maintains an effective learning environment.
• Professionalism: The teacher demonstrates professionalism by growing and developing professionally, reflecting on teaching, actively supporting school activities/events, and accepting school responsibilities.
• Other Responsibilities Include:
• Maintain good attendance
• Report to work on time and follow assigned work schedule
• Display professional ethics on and off duty
• Must be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and other stakeholders
• Must be able to perform physical activities of standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting 10 pounds. (Lifting is sometimes required.)
• Keep accurate, up-to-date records
• Complete reports, paperwork, and other assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings as directed
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Participate in events related to the profession including but not limited to: open house, family nights, graduation, supervising co- and extracurricular events and other types of related activities as part of job duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications (minimum education, skills, and/or experience):

• Must hold a valid teaching certificate per Bulletin 746
• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Adheres to all West Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s Policies

Physical Demands:

Medium: Exerts 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly.

EVALUATION: Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $53,074 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Barbara Burke
• 3761 Rosedale Road
• Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]