2nd Grade Math/Science Teacher

About the role

Description ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:   An Elementary School teacher is required to perform the following duties:  Plan and implement a blended learning environment, providing direct and indirect instruction in the areas of Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Health, and Mathematics based on state standards  Participation in all TAP requirements, focusing on data-driven instruction  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, and after-school duties  Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the principal    REPORTS TO/TERM:   Principal  This is a 10-month position.  Requirements   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:    A bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 24 credit hours in content area  Valid Louisiana Teaching License for Grades K-5 or 6  Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement  Demonstrated volunteer or community service  At least one (or more) of the following:  National Board Certification  TAP Experience (sign on bonus for TAP certification)  Core Knowledge Experience  Experience with Blended Learning  At least two years of successful teaching in an urban environment