Accepting applications for certified teachers for the 2024-2025 school year in high school Biology.

 

 

TITLE:                          Teacher

 

QUALIFICATIONS:       Eligible to teach as outlined in Louisiana Bulletin 746 (Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel)

 

 

REPORTS TO:             Principal or his/her designee/Supervisor/Director

 

SUPERVISES:              Non-Applicable

 

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:              9 Months

 

SALARY:                      As designated on the Teacher Salary Schedule

 

JOB GOAL:                  The teacher shall be responsible for the effective management of the class/classes and/or programs to which he/she is assigned.  The teacher shall implement an educational program responsive to student needs according to the state and local policy.

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES

 

 

 

 

  1. Planning: The teacher develops and implements effective lesson plans, assignments, and assessments.
    • 1. Instructional plans include:
      • 1.1. objectives aligned to state standards and aligned curriculum, both in content and in rigor;
      • 1.2. activities, materials, and assessments that:
    • are aligned to state standards; content, including curriculum; and success criteria;
    • are sequenced and scaffolded based on student need;
    • build on prior student knowledge; and
    • provide appropriate time for student work and lesson closure;
      • 1.3.evidence that the plan is appropriate for the age, knowledge, and interests of learners; and
      • 1.4.evidence that the plan provides opportunities to accommodate individual student needs.
    • 2.Assignments are:
      • 2.1. aligned to the rigor and depth of the standards and curriculum content.
      • 2.2. aligned to the lesson’s objective and include descriptions of how assessment results will inform future instruction.
    • 3.Assignments require students to:

 

 

 

 

                   

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As set by the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board and applicable law.

 

 

EVALUATION:  Evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan

 

 
 

Pointe Coupee Parish School Board

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

  1. Instructional Components
  • Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession
  • Fulfill duties listed in job description
  • Write/annotate and submit lesson plans
  • Instruct students
  • Collaborate with colleagues and departments
  • Attend Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Submit one Professional Growth Plan (PGP) and two Student Learning Targets (SLTs) annually
  • Refer students as needed to School Building Level Committee (SBLC)
  • Complete Individualized Education Program (IEP)/504 Paperwork according to mandatory deadline (Exceptional Student Services Teacher)
  • Provide accommodations for students based on IEP/504 Plan
  • Grade papers
  • Record daily attendance
  • Maintain OnCourse Gradebook based on district grading expectations
  • Maintain positive interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
  • Respond to parent inquiries/communication within 24 hours of contact
  • Actively participate on school committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives
  • Implement educational or coaching best practices and techniques
  • Meet with school administrators and/or district personnel as needed

     2. Supervision

  • Active supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
  • Active supervision of students during assigned duty times
  • Active supervision of students in the classroom
  1. Non-Instructional Components
  • Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
  • Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
  • Attend training sessions
  • Attend IEP meetings
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences
  • Attend back-to-school and open-house events
  • Attend graduation
  • Attend PGP, evaluation, observation, individualized academic plan (IAP), student intervention team (SIT), SBLC and student discipline meetings/hearings
  • Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request
  • Attend required professional development conferences
  • Complete required mandatory trainings in-person and/or online
  • Prepare and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
  1. Extracurricular Activities
  • Attend/Participate in four (4) extracurricular events/activities per school year as requested by the principal or designee
  1. Extracurricular Activities Attended by Such Employees:
  • 4-H events
  • Fall activities
  • Spring activities
  • Any sporting events gate/concessions
  • Club events/activities
  • Dual Enrollment/FAFSA Night
  • Graduating senior meetings
  • Open House
  • Parent orientation
  • Awards banquets
  • Literacy nights
  • Test Prep Night
  • Attendance recovery
  • Fundraising events
  • School-sponsored dances (homecoming, prom)
  • Grade-level ceremonies