ROSA Teacher
NOLA Public Schools· ROSA – Teachers
New Orleans, LA$55.5k - $97kFull-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
ROSA Teachers design and deliver courses aligned to Newcomer Program goals, addressing academic, language, and social-emotional needs of adolescent immigrant students. Positions span Math, English, Elective, and Career Readiness with potential curriculum development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Design assigned courses to align with and achieve the Program's High School goals: 80% of students returning to their home high schools meeting two LEAP test pairs for graduation requirements, English Proficiency growth to a P1 with at least a 2 in Reading/Writing domains, and earning the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
- Develop and implement syllabi, unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments aligned with course standards, with assessment-type tasks (LEAP, ELPT, and ACT WorkKeys), and with career readiness and language competencies
- Create course collateral (teacher presentation and student-facing material) using provided curriculum, supplemental resources, and self-developed content
- Integrate classroom experiences that reflect students’ funds of knowledge, cultural perspectives, and personal stories
- Collect and analyze data on student performance through assessment to inform instruction
- Ensure courses are scaffolded with English acquisition development for transition strategy to mainstream environments
- Plan and develop an engaging course of study adhering to guidelines
- Develop individual lesson plans across subjects using varied teaching techniques
- Prepare materials, evaluate and grade student performance, enter grades in PowerSchool
- Create a conducive learning environment and analyze assessment data to drive instruction
- Provide timely feedback to parents and stakeholders
- Manage student behavior and build positive relationships with parents
- Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and administrators
- Participate in professional development and school improvement activities
- Maintain required student records and documentation
- Incorporate educational technology into lessons
- Monitor student progress and plan next grade level readiness
- Differentiate instruction to address diverse needs
- Provide additional support or challenges as needed
- Guide student learning toward district/federal curriculum goals
- Engage in school committees and tasks forces to support school improvement
- Attend non-instructional activities and meetings
- Attend employee-sponsored activities and events
- Support with on-site requirements as needed
- Supervision of Students in multiple settings to ensure safety
- Work environment includes typical school setting with reasonable accommodations
- Complete performance evaluations via district instruments
- Adhere to equal employment opportunity policies and AI-assisted recruitment disclosures
Qualifications
- At least an associate’s degree in education, Teaching English as a Second Language, or related field
- Valid Louisiana teaching certification
- Teaching experience strongly preferred
- Experience with adolescent immigrant students, especially those with interrupted education or who are over-age and under-credited
- Oral and written Spanish proficiency preferred (required for Math subject area candidates)
Skills
Required:Course design and developmentLesson planningData analysis for instructionDifferentiated instructionClassroom management
Nice to have:Spanish language proficiency
Benefits
- Salary: $55,545 - $97,005 per year (based on education, certification, and experience)
- Salary offers reflect equity and transparency; compensation aligned with district standards
- Potential additional stipend for curriculum development
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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