K-8 Teacher — Middle School Math & ESL Impact

Young World Physical Education; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking a K-8 Teacher (Target Content) at ELLENDER SCHOOL in Marrero, Louisiana. The role covers middle school math and target content areas, with stipends based on Louisiana Level 1+ or out-of-state certifications.

Starting date is Aug 1, 2026, with posting until filled. The teacher will promote student growth across cognitive, social, and physical domains, using diverse instructional materials and rigorous classroom management.

Qualifications

• College Degree.
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate.
• Certification in area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.
• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
• 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. 5. Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• 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.
• 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 in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
• Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.

Education

College Degree

Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Certification in area of assignment

Job description

Jefferson Parish Schools is seeking a K-8 Teacher (Target Content) at ELLENDER SCHOOL in Marrero, Louisiana. The role covers middle school math and target content areas, with stipends based on Louisiana Level 1+ or out-of-state certifications.

Starting date is Aug 1, 2026, with posting until filled. The teacher will promote student growth across cognitive, social, and physical domains, using diverse instructional materials and rigorous classroom management.