High School Teacher — Impactful Instruction & IEP Support

NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL; Washington (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL in Washington, Louisiana is seeking a high school Social Studies teacher to start immediately. The role covers planning, classroom management, instruction, assessment, IEPS as needed, and collaboration with staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities include creating objectives aligned to state standards, delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate records. Requires LS teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1).
• A bachelor’s degree in field.
• Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Use well defined learner objectives that are consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
• Plan activities so that entire time is used effectively to develop objectives.
• Identify and plan for individual differences.
• Identify materials effectively for the learning process.
• State method(s) of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
• Develop an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
• Develop/record lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas.
• Classroom Management: Provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
• Organize available space, materials and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
• Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
• Maximize the amount of time available for instruction.
• Manage routines and transitions in a timely manner.
• Manage and/or adjust allotted time for activities planned.
• Take and record attendance.
• Manage learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
• Establish expectations for learner behavior.
• Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
• Instruction: Deliver instruction effectively.
• Sequence lessons include initiation, development and closure with continuity.
• Use a variety of available teaching material(s) to achieve lesson objectives.
• Adjust lessons when appropriate.
• Present content at a developmentally appropriate level.
• Present accurate subject matter.
• Relate relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events to the content.
• Answer and or direct questions correctly and/or direct students to additional sources.
• Provide opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
• Accommodate individual differences.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Stimulate and encourage higher order thinking at the appropriate developmental levels.
• Encourage student participation.
• Assess student progress.
• Use appropriate assessment technique(s) effectively.
• Monitor ongoing performance of students.
• Provide timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
• Include sufficient number of grades for previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
• Plan subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
• Grade papers and other assignments.
• Enter/Average grades in location and in time frame established by supervisor and/or board policy.
• Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
• To the extent required, develop or participate in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
• Hold IEP meetings within the expected timeline. Schedule IEP meetings outside the student’s scheduled classroom time.
• Ensure the accuracy of the plan developed by the IEP team before submission.
• Ensure progress notes are completed as often as the schedule for general education progress notes. Send copies to parents or guardians.
• Maintain complete and accurate service records.
• Maintain organized IEP records and record keeping system.
• Provide research-based instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP. Provide and adhere to a daily schedule for instruction. Provide the schedule to immediate supervisor, building administrator, and applicable general education teachers.
• Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (IEP team members) to improve the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Serve as primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with applicable general education classroom teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
• Share all student accommodations with applicable general classroom teachers.
• Perform other job-related duties as mandated by state or local school board policy.

Education

Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1)

Bachelor’s degree in field

Job description

NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL in Washington, Louisiana is seeking a high school Social Studies teacher to start immediately. The role covers planning, classroom management, instruction, assessment, IEPS as needed, and collaboration with staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities include creating objectives aligned to state standards, delivering engaging lessons, monitoring progress, and maintaining accurate records. Requires LS teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree.