ELEMENTARY TEACHER - 5th Math/Sci
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ELEMENTARY TEACHER - 5th Math/Sci
Rapides Parish School District Horseshoe Drive Elementary (PK-5) – Alexandria, Louisiana
This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District.
Job Details
Job ID:
5662353
Application Deadline:
May 05, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
TITLE:
Classroom Teacher
FLSA:
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel Bulletin 746
REPORTS TO : Principal/Assistant Principal/Other Assigned Evaluator
JOB GOAL : To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher is responsible for growth in student learning.
TERM : Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Months
SALARY : Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Month Teacher Salary Schedule
Performance Responsibilities
Instructional Responsibilities
A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long-range, with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plans which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation, and attitudes.
Provide written objectives for each lesson.
Ensure alignment with curriculum and state standards.
B. To teach effectively.
Use class time for teaching designated subject matter as outlined by Board-approved Program Structure, Curriculum Guides, and/or policies.
Employ a variety of techniques to stimulate learning.
Use a variety of curriculum materials.
Differentiating assignments to meet individual needs.
Explain assignments clearly.
Limit homework, making it meaningful to what is being taught.
Evaluate pupils’ learning frequently with a view to improvement of teaching and learning. Frequent teacher-made tests shall be given during each grading period for proper pupil evaluation.
C. To make provisions for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures, or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the pupils’ level.
D. To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning.
E. To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child.
F. To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives.
G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through the use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy, and school rules and regulations.
H. To use orderly procedures for normal classroom control in learning activities, with simple and consistent routines for roll check, collections, handling materials, sharpening pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time.
Administrative Responsibilities
A. To follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board.
B. To follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extra-curricular activities.
C. That non-duty personnel report to school ten minutes before school begins and remain ten minutes after school closes.
D. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms.
E. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins.
F. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal.
G. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal.
H. To notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal of advance plans to return to school.
I. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board staff.
J. To maintain an attractive and clean classroom.
K. To account for and be responsible for the care of all textbooks, pupil desks, other furniture, equipment and instructional materials which are in or are assigned to the teacher’s classroom, laboratory or other areas of responsibility.
L. To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on time.
M. To be responsible for field trips to:
Obtain permission of the Principal.
Get parents written consent.
Ensure the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction.
Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return.
Make sure that all vehicles have public liability insurance and that all drivers are properly licensed.
Ensure trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly supervised by teacher and chaperones.
Confirm that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardians or authorized persons, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended.
Professional Responsibilities
A. To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all pupils.
B. To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents’ understanding of pupils’ progress.
C. To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laypeople, fellow professionals and pupils.
D. To participate in faculty and system-wide in-service programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences and reading current professional literature.
E. To be loyal to the administration of the school system and the school.
F. To establish and execute a professional growth and self‑evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.
G. To carry out the Performance Expectations and Indicators for Teachers in the NIET rubric as outlined in Bulletin 130, including:
Instructional Domain – Standards and Objectives, Motivating Students, Presenting Instructional Content, Lesson Structure and Pacing, Activities and Materials, Questioning, Academic Feedback, Grouping Students, Teacher Content Knowledge, Teacher Knowledge of Students, Thinking, Problem Solving.
Planning Domain – Instructional Plans, Student Work, Assessment.
Environment Domain – Expectations, Engaging Students and Managing Behaviour, Environment, Respectful Conditions.
Personal Responsibilities
A. To observe standards of conduct inside and outside of school, demonstrating integrity and dependability, setting a desirable example for pupils.
B. To set a good example for pupils by dressing appropriately and being well groomed within the provisions of the dress code adopted by the Board.
C. To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity.
D. To maintain self‑control and poise.
E. To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an effective teacher.
F. To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly, employing good English usage.
G. To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness under pressure, demonstrating a mature understanding of problems.
H. To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations to pupils and staff on time.
I. To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by the policies of the Rapides Parish School Board.
J. To perform any other duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator within the scope of teaching and learning during contracted work hours.
K. To follow Federal, State, School Board and school policies.
Instructional Components
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession – Lesson Plans, Instruction, Collaboration with colleagues and departments, Grading Papers, Taking and recording attendance, Entering/Averaging Grades, Maintaining positive and timely interaction with parents relative to performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher, Participation in school committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives, Implementation of educational or coaching best practices and techniques.
Supervision
Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school-related/sponsored event.
Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop‑off, when assigned.
Supervision of Students in the classroom.
Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies.
Supervision of Students after school and/or pick‑up when assigned.
Non‑Instructional Components
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings and training sessions.
Attend IEP meetings.
Attend parent‑teacher conferences.
Attend back‑to‑school and open‑house events.
Attend graduation.
Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings.
Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request.
Extracurricular Activities
Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor.
Position Type
Full‑Time
Salary
$44,522 Per Year
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Contact Information
Dr. Angie Franklin , Principal
Horseshoe Drive Elementary (PK-5)
Phone: 318-443-0579
Email: Angie.franklin@rpsb.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Rapides Parish School District Horseshoe Drive Elementary (PK-5) – Alexandria, Louisiana
This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District.
Job Details
Job ID:
5662353
Application Deadline:
May 05, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
TITLE:
Classroom Teacher
FLSA:
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Any additional certifications/qualifications specified by the Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel Bulletin 746
REPORTS TO : Principal/Assistant Principal/Other Assigned Evaluator
JOB GOAL : To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. The teacher is responsible for growth in student learning.
TERM : Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Months
SALARY : Nine, Ten, Eleven or Twelve Month Teacher Salary Schedule
Performance Responsibilities
Instructional Responsibilities
A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long-range, with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plans which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation, and attitudes.
Provide written objectives for each lesson.
Ensure alignment with curriculum and state standards.
B. To teach effectively.
Use class time for teaching designated subject matter as outlined by Board-approved Program Structure, Curriculum Guides, and/or policies.
Employ a variety of techniques to stimulate learning.
Use a variety of curriculum materials.
Differentiating assignments to meet individual needs.
Explain assignments clearly.
Limit homework, making it meaningful to what is being taught.
Evaluate pupils’ learning frequently with a view to improvement of teaching and learning. Frequent teacher-made tests shall be given during each grading period for proper pupil evaluation.
C. To make provisions for individual differences by using effective grouping, procedures, or individualizing instruction, utilizing a variety of materials to the pupils’ level.
D. To maintain an atmosphere in the class conducive to learning.
E. To demonstrate an understanding of child growth and development, showing respect for the individuality of every child.
F. To exhibit substantial knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum objectives.
G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through the use of positive control techniques in keeping with state law, board policy, and school rules and regulations.
H. To use orderly procedures for normal classroom control in learning activities, with simple and consistent routines for roll check, collections, handling materials, sharpening pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time.
Administrative Responsibilities
A. To follow the rules and regulations of assigned school and the Rapides Parish School Board.
B. To follow a time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extra-curricular activities.
C. That non-duty personnel report to school ten minutes before school begins and remain ten minutes after school closes.
D. To sign in and out of school on appropriate forms.
E. To be in the assigned classroom or other area of responsibility when the class period begins.
F. To remain at school during the school day unless permission is obtained from the Principal.
G. To be responsible for attending any administrative and/or professional meetings called by the Principal.
H. To notify the Principal in case of absence in sufficient time to secure a substitute; to notify the Principal of advance plans to return to school.
I. To follow guidelines as set forth by the Rapides Parish School Board staff.
J. To maintain an attractive and clean classroom.
K. To account for and be responsible for the care of all textbooks, pupil desks, other furniture, equipment and instructional materials which are in or are assigned to the teacher’s classroom, laboratory or other areas of responsibility.
L. To be neat and accurate in completing required records and reports, turning these in promptly and on time.
M. To be responsible for field trips to:
Obtain permission of the Principal.
Get parents written consent.
Ensure the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction.
Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return.
Make sure that all vehicles have public liability insurance and that all drivers are properly licensed.
Ensure trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly supervised by teacher and chaperones.
Confirm that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardians or authorized persons, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended.
Professional Responsibilities
A. To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all pupils.
B. To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents’ understanding of pupils’ progress.
C. To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laypeople, fellow professionals and pupils.
D. To participate in faculty and system-wide in-service programs, keeping current by taking credit or non-credit college courses applicable to the area of responsibility for teaching, taking part in appropriate workshops and conferences and reading current professional literature.
E. To be loyal to the administration of the school system and the school.
F. To establish and execute a professional growth and self‑evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan.
G. To carry out the Performance Expectations and Indicators for Teachers in the NIET rubric as outlined in Bulletin 130, including:
Instructional Domain – Standards and Objectives, Motivating Students, Presenting Instructional Content, Lesson Structure and Pacing, Activities and Materials, Questioning, Academic Feedback, Grouping Students, Teacher Content Knowledge, Teacher Knowledge of Students, Thinking, Problem Solving.
Planning Domain – Instructional Plans, Student Work, Assessment.
Environment Domain – Expectations, Engaging Students and Managing Behaviour, Environment, Respectful Conditions.
Personal Responsibilities
A. To observe standards of conduct inside and outside of school, demonstrating integrity and dependability, setting a desirable example for pupils.
B. To set a good example for pupils by dressing appropriately and being well groomed within the provisions of the dress code adopted by the Board.
C. To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity.
D. To maintain self‑control and poise.
E. To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an effective teacher.
F. To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly, employing good English usage.
G. To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness under pressure, demonstrating a mature understanding of problems.
H. To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations to pupils and staff on time.
I. To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by the policies of the Rapides Parish School Board.
J. To perform any other duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator within the scope of teaching and learning during contracted work hours.
K. To follow Federal, State, School Board and school policies.
Instructional Components
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession – Lesson Plans, Instruction, Collaboration with colleagues and departments, Grading Papers, Taking and recording attendance, Entering/Averaging Grades, Maintaining positive and timely interaction with parents relative to performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher, Participation in school committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives, Implementation of educational or coaching best practices and techniques.
Supervision
Supervision of Students when students are on or off campus at a school-related/sponsored event.
Supervision of Students prior to school and/or drop‑off, when assigned.
Supervision of Students in the classroom.
Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies.
Supervision of Students after school and/or pick‑up when assigned.
Non‑Instructional Components
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students.
Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings and training sessions.
Attend IEP meetings.
Attend parent‑teacher conferences.
Attend back‑to‑school and open‑house events.
Attend graduation.
Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings.
Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request.
Extracurricular Activities
Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor.
Position Type
Full‑Time
Salary
$44,522 Per Year
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Elementary
Contact Information
Dr. Angie Franklin , Principal
Horseshoe Drive Elementary (PK-5)
Phone: 318-443-0579
Email: Angie.franklin@rpsb.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr