Elementary Teacher (PK4 - 5th)
NOLA Public Schools· NOLA Public Schools
New Orleans, LA$47k - $82.4kFull-timePosted 9mo ago
About the role
Elementary School Teacher responsible for developing and supporting students’ academic success through cognitive learning and positive relationships with students and families.
Responsibilities
- Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines
- Develops individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods; Adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of students in the classroom
- Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance
- Creates an environment conducive to learning and enhances students’ educational experience
- Analyzes data from assessments and benchmark testing to drive instruction
- Communicates timely feedback on students’ progress and concerns with parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal
- Effectively manage student behavior and address disciplinary issues when necessary
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, and administrators
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities
- Maintains required paperwork for student files, attendance and incident reports, and other records
- Incorporate educational technology into lessons
- Monitors students’ progress and evaluates next grade level preparedness
- Differentiate instruction to address diverse learning needs
- Provide additional support or challenges for students as needed
- Guide learning toward district/federal curriculum goals
- Achieve objectives in the Professional Growth Plan
- Performs other duties as required
- Supervision of Students
- Non-Instructional Components
- Extracurricular Activities
Qualifications
- At least an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
- Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred
- Teaching experience strongly preferred
Skills
Required:Curriculum planningLesson differentiationAssessment and data-driven instructionCommunication with parentsClassroom management
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