Secondary Teacher (Target Content) -Sped teacher

RIVERDALE HIGH; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverdale High, part of Jefferson Parish Schools in Louisiana, seeks a Secondary Teacher (Target Content) specializing in SPED to join a dynamic middle/high school team. The role focuses on content areas including Special Education, Math, Physics, Chemistry, and ESL across grade levels, with stipend eligibility for target content areas.

Requirements include a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or out-of-state certification in the content area, a college degree, and certification in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out-of-State Certification in content area required.
• Certification in area of assignment required.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.
• Uses varied instructional materials and techniques to support student achievement.
• Maintain accurate records including attendance, health records, and grade books.
• Plan and prepare lessons weekly and submit lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents and school staff.
• Ensure proper classroom management and a safe learning environment.
• Coordinate with specialists and school personnel as needed.
• Support quality education as directed by the principal and district policies.

Education

College Degree

Job description

Secondary Teacher (Target Content) -Sped teacher

Jefferson Parish Schools RIVERDALE HIGH - Jefferson, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5890631
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

• The target content areas are: Special Education (All grade levels), Math (grades 6-12), Physics, Chemistry and English Second Language (ESL) (All grade levels). Subject to change based on critical shortage areas.
• To receive the target content stipend, the teacher must hold a Louisiana Level 1+ Teaching Certificate or Out of State Certification in content area.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mental, physical, 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 permanent 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 unitagreement.

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.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• DAWN LAFARGUE-ARMELIN , Principal
• RIVERDALE HIGH
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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