Teacher (7th/8th ELA)

OPELOUSAS SR HIGH; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OPELOUSAS SR HIGH in Louisiana is seeking a classroom teacher to plan, organize and implement an instructional program that guides students to develop their academic potential and meet state and parish requirements.

The position requires a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1) and a bachelor’s degree in the field. The teacher will prepare lesson plans, align activities to standards, manage the classroom and implement the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in field required.
• Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing instructional activities.
• Use well defined learner objectives aligned with state and parish requirements.
• Plan activities to maximize instructional time.
• Identify and plan for individual differences among learners.
• Identify appropriate materials to support learning.
• State methods of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
• Develop an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
• Develop/record lesson plans aligned to standards and content areas.
• Classroom management to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment.
• Organize space, materials and equipment to facilitate learning.
• Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
• Manage routines and transitions to maximize instructional time.

Skills

Planning

Classroom management

Evaluation

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Education

Louisiana teaching certificate

Bachelor's degree in field

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goal:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The classroom teacher is responsible for the effective management of assigned class/classes or programs and for implementing an educational program responsive to student needs according to the school board and state policy, including the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching. This position includes departmentalized, Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Teacher responsibilities.

Qualifications (minimum education, licensure, skills, and/or experience):

• A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1).
• A bachelor’s degree in field.
• Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning
• Use well defined learner objectives that are consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
• Plan activities so that entire time is used effectively to develop objectives.
• Identify and plan for individual differences.
• Identify materials effectively for the learning process.
• State method(s) of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
• Develop an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
• Develop/record lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas.
• Classroom Management
• Provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Organize available space, materials and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
  • Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
• Maximize the amount of time available for instruction
  • Manage routines and transitions in a timely manner.
  • Manage and/or adjust allotted time for activities planned.