Secondary Teacher

Inspirenola Charter Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

TRSL employer retirement contribution

Job summary

InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking passionate teachers to support the academic and personal growth of students in New Orleans. You will design rigorous units, build a structured classroom, and use data to drive instruction while upholding the district’s values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff, ongoing professional development, and commitment to serving historically under-served students in a high-performing charter network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two or more years teaching experience preferred.
• Louisiana Teacher Certification preferred or in progress.
• Proven success with under-served students.
• Content-area expertise and strong classroom management.
• Ability to collaborate with school team, families, and community.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous unit and engaging lesson plans.
• Create a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment and build positive rapport with students.
• Use student data to drive instruction, reteaching, and interventions.
• Model InspireNOLA core values in all interactions with students and families.
• Proactively manage student behavioral issues and follow school policies.
• Participate in structured and informal professional development sessions and feedback loops.
• Engage in school-based professional development and data review meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Louisiana teaching certification in progress

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: New Orleans, LA 70131

About InspireNOLA

As the one of the highest-performing open-admission charter network in the city of New Orleans, InspireNOLA is working to inspire and transform an educational movement where students can develop the academic and personal skills necessary to be prepared for college, their community, and the world. InspireNOLA currently operates seven public charter schools and educates over 5,500 students, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New Orleans.

Position Summary

InspireNOLA Charter Schools is seeking a passionate, talented, and dedicated Teachers. We are pursuing candidates who are committed to the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of our students and who have a strong desire to continuously develop in their profession.

Position Qualifications & Competencies

• Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
• Bachelor’s degree (required);
• Two or more years of teaching experience (preferred);
• Louisiana Teacher Certification or in progress; (preferred);
• Proven success in raising the achievement levels of historically under-served students;
• Expertise in a content area and strong classroom management skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with the school team, families, and community members;
• Desire to continuously improve instructional practices and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous unit and engaging lesson plans that incorporate all components of the InspireNOLA instructional model;
• Create a structured, achievement-oriented learning environment, and develop a positive rapport with students;
• Utilize student data to drive instruction, re-teaching, and classroom interventions;
• Exemplify InspireNOLA’s core values in all interactions with students and their families to demonstrate your commitment to students’ academic and behavioral success;
• Proactively manage student behavioral issues and adhere to school policies for infractions and incentives;
• Participate enthusiastically in structured and informal learning and development opportunities, including seeking and accepting continual feedback from staff and administration;
• Consistently engage in school-based professional development sessions (cluster and data review meetings) as well as additional professional development opportunities offered by the InspireNOLA Support Team office.
• Perform other additional duties as specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as TRSL, our employer retirement contribution

InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.