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Role Description

Promote the mental, physical, emotional and social growth of any student assigned.

• Uses available instructional materials and a variety of techniques in providing opportunities for student achievement and development.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of appropriate developmental practices for young children.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and neat records including class lists, attendance, health records, roll book, report cards, and permanent folders as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Maintains an attractive classroom, reporting unsafe conditions when repairs are needed.
• Develops and implements proper classroom management in the virtual classroom as outlined in the virtual school discipline policy.
• Completes reports, assignments and records in a timely fashion.
• Collects lunch and/or activity monies as may be necessary.
• Plans and prepares for classes, submitting lesson plans weekly.
• Reports regularly and punctually to assigned virtual work locations.
• Reports promptly for all assigned duties.
• Notifies the principal or designated person of impending absence.
• Supplies substitutes with adequate plans and materials.
• Maintains properly the books and equipment assigned to the class.
• Becomes knowledgeable about methods, programs, curriculum guides, procedure bulletins, and available resources in the system.
• Uses a variety of methods for diagnosis and/or placement purposes.
• Exhibits self-control and decorum for student emulation.
• Provides for individual differences.
• Continually evaluates student progress and plans with student needs in mind.
• Cooperates with school-based and central office personnel.
• Encourages parents to be informed of the student's progress and needs.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, participates in in-service training and contributes to faculty meetings and/or faculty studies.
• Conforms to Louisiana laws concerning the education, health, safety and welfare of assigned students.
• Assists in the development and implementation of quality virtual education in Jefferson Parish Public Schools.
• Troubleshoots problems with computers and other equipment in the virtual instruction program; assists users with full utilization of available hardware and software.
• Plans for and actively participates in the evaluation process.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the principal.

Qualifications

• College Degree
• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Certification in area of assignment

Requirements

• The teacher will work in a school setting, climate controlled environment adhering to School board energy policy and in the outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of teacher hours at assigned school site according to bargaining unit agreement.

Communication Skills

• A teacher must be able to effectively communicate English both orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to accurately give and receive information via tele-communication system.
• Must be able to communicate successfully and pleasantly with students, parents, and school personnel.

Equipment Used

• Telephone
• Audio-visual equipment
• Classroom computer
• Copy machine
• Laminator
• Calculator
• Chrome books
• Promethean boards
• Hotspots
• Other appropriate machines

Physical Involvement

• Standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required.
• Must be able to operate classroom equipment.
• Must be able to physically transfer, restrain or position special education students as required.

Mental Involvement

• Must be able to plan and implement appropriate education programs for all students.
• Must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Must keep accurate, up-to-date written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to comply with state and parish regulations.
• Must be able to utilize effective classroom management techniques.

Human Relations Involvement

• Must be able to work cooperatively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.

Benefits

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.