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Part-Time Gifted Teacher

Homer A. Plessy Community School

Posted 07/31/20

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721 St. Philip St., New Orleans, LA 70116

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Part-Time
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Job Description

Teaching:

• Instruct students on modified state standards that include strategies that meet the needs of the individual students

* Develop and deliver small group individualized instruction to academically gifted students 

* Developing dynamic, challenging and engaging lessons for K-8 gifted students

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children when needed

• Meet and confer with stakeholders to develop individual educational programs designed to promote students’ educational, physical, social and emotional development 

• Work with grade level team to support academic, behavioral, and emotional growth of all students

• Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community

• Maintain a safe working environment in the performance of all school-related duties. 

• Accept feedback and coaching as an essential part of development and growth


Professionalism:

• Cares about others and treats others with respect

• Communicates with coworkers in a professional and purposeful way

• Builds relationships with students and families in and outside of school

• Regularly communicates with parents through phone calls, texts, emails, and notes

• Understands the importance of arts integration into daily instruction


Delivery:

• Understands the grade level standards for the grade/subject

• Differentiates instruction based on student needs

• Modifies long term plans and unit plans as needed

• Submits weekly lesson plans for feedback and revises once feedback is given

• Utilizes data system for efficient tracking of student data

• Reteaches content based on data trends as necessary

• Sets and monitors progress on academic goals with students and families

 

Observation and Feedback:

• Uses feedback to improve on educational and professional practice

• Reflects on areas for growth and seeks answers when needed

• Participates in all professional development

• Participates in weekly observations and coaching sessions, and implements suggested feedback

 

Organization and Compliance:

• Assumes responsibility for student file and all relevant documentation

• Maintains accurate required records 

• Utilizes systems created for efficient storing of records and data

Qualifications

Well qualified applicants will have: 

• Experience with various academic, behavioral, and emotional intervention resources

• Experience working with gifted students 

• Strong content knowledge (Louisiana Grade Level Expectations)

• Strong knowledge of behavior management skills and techniques


Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree – Required

• Certification - General Education; Gifted; and/or Special Education Teacher  (or working towards certification)

• Desire to assist students with special needs 

• Patience and skills to support children on the caseload

• Belief that all students deserve a quality education, regardless of academic or behavioral need

• Desire to implement the arts into all subjects, and to successfully create a project based   learning environment

• Strong drive and work ethic

• Strong organizational skills

 


Elementary School Location: 721 St. Philip St. / Middle School Location: 1423 St. Philip St. 



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About Homer A. Plessy Community School

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Homer A. Plessy Community School Fosters Project-Based Learning Through The Arts In A Joyful And Diverse Environment.

Our Vision Is To Develop Creative, Critical, And Responsible Thinkers.

The Plessy School’s arts-integrated, project-based curriculum provides a stimulating environment that insists on academic excellence in a developmentally appropriate setting. At Plessy, we want our students to mature into whole, healthy people who are confident about their gifts and their place in the world as citizens, who have keen minds and compassionate hearts and who contribute to a world that needs them. We are committed to an academic program that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity and a passion for life-long learning.


Plessy is a school that:

  • sets the stage for all students to excel academically;
  • fosters critical and creative thinking;
  • teaches students about the importance of citizenship, social justice, and community engagement;
  • has hallways that reflect the same diversity we see on our sidewalks;
  • is rooted in the St. Roch, Bywater, St. Claude, Marigny and French Quarter neighborhoods;
  • attracts dedicated educators by creating a professional environment in which teachers can develop their full potential;
  • draws on the resources of a community eager to help;
  • recognizes the importance of meaningful engagement with parents; and
  • serves as a focal point for the community and has a sense of place