Algebra I Teacher

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

A secondary (6-12) teacher is required to perform the following duties:

• Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in Math based on the Louisiana Student Standards for mathematics 
• Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction
• Participate in all relevant Professional Development 
• Maintain high behavioral expectations for all students
• Create an inviting, exciting, innovative and engaging learning environment that develops student critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prepare students for strong academic achievement and passing of all required assessments
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Continually assess student progress toward mastery of standards and keep students and parents well informed of student progress by collecting and tracking data, providing daily feedback, weekly assessments, and occasional parent/teacher conferences
• Work with the Special Education teachers and administration to serve special needs students in the classroom
• Attend all grade level and staff meetings and attend designated school functions outside of school hours
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom you are responsible
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff 
• Perform necessary duties including but not limited to morning, lunch, dismissal, after-school and early college student support duties
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal

REPORTS TO/TERM: 

Principal and Administrative Team

This is a full time 10-month position

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher or at least 24 credit hours in content area
• Valid Teaching Certificate/License for grades 6-12
• At least one (or more) of the following:

     National Board Certification

     TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification) 

     Core Knowledge Experience

     Blended Learning Experience 

     At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment 

     Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement

     Can demonstrate strong classroom management skills

     Demonstrated volunteer or community service