MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree
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Valid Teaching Certificate or
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Eligible for a Practitioner's License as confirmed by a local university
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:
SALARY RANGE:
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Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience (to be verified)
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
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Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
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Keeps accurate, neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders.
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Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed. 5. Develops and implements proper classroom management techniques.
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Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
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Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
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Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
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Reports regularly and punctually to assigned work locations.
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Reports promptly for all assigned duties.
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Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absence.
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Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
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Maintains properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
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Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
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Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
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Exhibits self-control and decorum for student emulation.
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Provides for individual differences.
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Continually evaluates student progress and plan with student needs in mind.
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Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.
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Encourages parent to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
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Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in inservice training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
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Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
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Assists in the development and implementation of quality education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
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Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
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Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:
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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.
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Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
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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:
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Telephone, audio-visual equipment, classroom computer, copy machine, laminator, calculator, and other appropriate machines.
PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:
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Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required. Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
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Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.
MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:
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Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
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Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
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Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
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Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
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Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.
HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:
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Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
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Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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College Degree
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Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
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Certification in area of assignment