Middle School Teacher- 7th Grade Teacher

BUNCHE ELEMENTARY; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BUNCHE ELEMENTARY in Metairie, LA seeks a Middle School Teacher for 7th grade to provide engaging instruction and support student growth. The teacher develops lesson plans, uses diverse instructional methods, and maintains accurate records while communicating with families and staff.

Responsibilities include implementing effective classroom management, planning regularly, and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the U.S. (citizenship, residency or work visa)
• Effective English communication in speaking and writing
• Ability to plan and conduct lessons and manage a classroom

Responsibilities

• Uses instructional materials and diverse techniques to promote student achievement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young students.
• Keeps accurate records including attendance, health records and report cards.
• Maintains an organized, safe classroom and reports safety issues.
• Plans and prepares weekly lesson plans and submits them timely.
• Communicates with parents about student progress and needs.
• Participates in faculty meetings and professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Record keeping

Lesson planning

Tools

Telephone

Audio-visual equipment

Classroom computer

Job description

Middle School Teacher - 7th Grade Teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools BUNCHE ELEMENTARY - METAIRIE, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5918836

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Job Description

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physcial, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and pemanet folders.
• Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed.
• Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
• 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.
• Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The teacher will work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system and must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school 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 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Monya Thomas-Criddle , Principal
• BUNCHE ELEMENTARY
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]