*Teacher (Music) Job at St. Landry Parish School Board in Opelousas

Overview

Teacher (Music) role at St. Landry Parish School Board

Qualifications

• A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type C or Level 1).
• A bachelor's degree in field.
• Additional criteria the Board may establish.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning
• Use well defined learner objectives that are consistent with state and parish curriculum requirements.
• Plan activities so that entire time is used effectively to develop objectives.
• Identify and plan for individual differences.
• Identify materials effectively for the learning process.
• State method(s) of evaluation to measure learner outcomes.
• Develop an Individual Education Plan when appropriate.
• Develop/record lesson plans that are aligned to standards and content areas.
• Classroom Management
• Provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
• Organize available space, materials and/or equipment to facilitate learning.
• Establish a positive classroom climate of courtesy and respect.
• Maximize the amount of time available for instruction
• Manage routines and transitions in a timely manner.
• Manage and/or adjust allotted time for activities planned.
• Take and record attendance
• Manage learner behavior to provide productive learning opportunities.
• Establish expectations for learner behavior.
• Use monitoring techniques to facilitate learning.
• Instruction
• Deliver instruction effectively.
• Use technique(s) which appropriately introduce and develop lesson objectives.
• Sequence lessons include initiation, development and closure with continuity.
• Use a variety of available teaching material(s) to achieve lesson objectives.
• Adjust lessons when appropriate.
• Present appropriate content.
• Present content at a developmentally appropriate level.
• Present accurate subject matter.
• Relate relevant examples, unexpected situations, or current events to the content.
• Answer and or direct questions correctly and/or direct students to additional sources.
• Provide opportunities for student involvement in the learning process.
• Accommodate individual differences.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Stimulate and encourage higher order thinking at the appropriate developmental levels.
• Encourage student participation.
• Assess student progress.
• Use appropriate assessment technique(s) effectively.
• Monitor ongoing performance of students.
• Provide timely feedback to students regarding their progress.
• Include sufficient number of grades for previous nine weeks as required by parish policy.
• Plan subsequent instruction based on student performance (Reteaching).
• Grade papers and other assignments.
• Enter/Average grades in location and in time frame established by supervisor and/or board policy.
• Provide direction, supervision, and evaluation of assigned paraprofessionals.
• To the extent required, develop or participate in the development of compliant Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Coordinate and ensure the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Hold IEP meetings within the expected timeline. Schedule IEP meetings outside the student's scheduled classroom time.
• Ensure the accuracy of the plan developed by the IEP team before submission.
• Ensure progress notes are completed as often as the schedule for general education progress notes. Send copies to parents or guardians.
• Maintain complete and accurate service records.
• Maintain organized IEP records and record keeping system.
• Provide research-based instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP. Provide and adhere to a daily schedule for instruction. Provide the schedule to immediate supervisor, building administrator, and applicable general education teachers.
• Collaborate regularly with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources (IEP team members) to improve the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Serve as primary contact for parents/guardians of assigned special education students.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with applicable general education classroom teachers regarding instruction and student progress.
• Share all student accommodations with applicable general classroom teachers.
• Perform other job-related duties as mandated by state or local school board policy.

Additional Duties

• Self-Evaluation: Complete a self-evaluation and document the results on appropriate written forms.
• Professional Growth Plan: Develop a Professional Growth Plan in collaboration with the evaluation.
• Supervision: Supervise students on campus, before/after school as assigned, in the classroom, and during transitions and activities as required.
• Instructional Components: Fulfill duties traditionally expected of teachers, practice punctuality, collaborate with colleagues, adhere to policies, conduct conferences with parents, and participate in in-service programs.
• School Support Activities: Attend meetings and events related to instruction and student support, including IEP/IAP meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, manage materials, and adapt to dynamic classroom needs.

Terms of Employment

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel (Bulletin 130).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Education Administration Programs