High School Social Studies Teacher

District Wide

Port Allen (LA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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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: 225-343-8309
  • Email: barbara.burke@wbrschools.net
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