STAR Program Sped. Ed. Teacher

Jefferson Parish School District; Harvey (LA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to promote the growth of students in all areas, including mental and emotional development. The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certificate. Responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining classroom management, and ensuring accurate record keeping. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this full-time position in Harvey, Louisiana.

Qualifications

• Must lead the mental, physical, and emotional growth of students.
• Requires excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Must maintain accurate records for students.

Responsibilities

• Promote student growth in all areas.
• Use diverse instructional techniques for student achievement.
• Plan lessons and submit them weekly.

Skills

Effective communication

Classroom management

Cooperation with parents and students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Teaching Certificate

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Classroom computer

Telephone

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Teaching Certificate or
• Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university

Length of Work Year

• 183 Days

Salary Range

• Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience (to be verified)

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 plans with student needs in mind.
• Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.
• Encourages parents 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.

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.

Compensation

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

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alisha Gilbert
• SPECIAL EDUCATION
• Email: [e-mail]