Middle School Teacher (6th - 7th)

Essential Duties and 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 that is 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 tact and professionalism to 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 to stay updated on best practices and educational trends; 
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records; 
• Incorporate educational technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences; 
• Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates next grade level preparedness; 
• Differentiate instruction to address the diverse learning needs of students; 
• Provide additional support or challenges for students as needed; 
• Guide the learning process of students in the classroom toward the achievement of curriculum goals set by the district and/or appropriate federal guidelines; 
• Achieve those objectives/activities included in the Professional Growth Plan developed jointly with the principal or school administration as part of the accountability process mandated by the State Legislature; and 
• Performs such other duties as may be required.  

• Supervision of Students

• Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.

Non-Instructional Components

• Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.

Extracurricular Activities

• Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.
• Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.

Educational Background

• At least an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99;   
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification strongly preferred;  
• Teaching experience strongly preferred. 

Preferred Skills and Management Experience

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong classroom management skills. 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.