Special Education EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (CLASS EVALUATED) – 2025-2026 Position Available In Rapides, Louisiana

Special Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

(CLASS

EVALUATED

) – 2025-2026
Rapides Parish School District
Cherokee Elementary (PK-5) – Alexandria, Louisiana This job is also posted in Rapides Parish School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5135281

Application Deadline:

Jun 10, 2025 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 30, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
This is for an Early Childhood Special Education class for students identified with special needs. Special Education experience preferred.

TITLE:

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER

(PK/K)

FLSA:

EXEMPT

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate or
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

SUPERVISES

Students and/or Teacher Aide

JOB GOAL

To plan, direct and evaluate the learning experiences of each pupil through appropriate instruction

TERM:

Nine Months

SALARY:

Nine Month Teacher Salary Schedule

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Instructional Responsibilities A. To establish learning objectives, immediate and long range with written minimum, daily, weekly or unit lesson plan which shall be available in the classroom. Planning shall provide for systematic growth in fundamental knowledge, skills, appreciation and attitudes
B. To teach effectively
Creating a room environment with centers which will stimulate student intellectual, academic, social and psychomotor development
Providing opportunities for the children to engage in large motor activities outside
Providing both large and small group activities
Using a variety of developmentally appropriate techniques and materials to stimulate learning
Differentiating activities to meet individual needs and stages of development
Explaining activities, modeling appropriate behavior
Limiting homework, making it meaningful to the child
Recording frequent anecdotal observations and collecting work samples to include in the child’s portfolio
Using the information in the child’s portfolio to document growth or identify problems
Conducting parent conferences as needed during the year
Completing formal assessment on each child two times annually.
C. To make provision 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 objective
G. To maintain control, promote self-discipline, character and respect for others through 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 (money, papers, etc.) handling materials, sharpening pencils, etc. Learning activities shall be provided during these routines which will assure effective use of time
II. 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. A class shall not be left unsupervised
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 classroo
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 teachers 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 tim
M. To be responsible for field trips to:
Obtain permission of the Principal
Get parents written consent
Make certain the trip has educational value related to current classroom instruction
Properly prepare pupils for the field trip experiences and to follow-up on return
Be sure that all vehicles have public liability insurance and that all drivers are properly licensed
Assure that trips are adequately chaperoned and that pupils are properly supervised by teacher and chaperons
Assure that all children are picked up, upon return, by parents, guardian or authorized person, before the teacher leaves. No child shall be left unattended
III. Professional Responsibilities
To exhibit enthusiasm and self-confidence, assuming a positive attitude about the possibility for growth and development of all pupils
To maintain good public relations, making positive contributions to parents’ understanding of pupils’ progress
To be ethical in contacts with parents and other laymen, fellow professionals and pupils
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
To be loyal to the administration of the school system and the school
To establish and execute a professional growth and self-evaluation plan in accordance with the Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Plan
To teach in accordance with the Louisiana Components of Effective Teaching as outlined in Bulletin 140, Chapter 5 Early Childhood Care and Education Accountability System-CLASS
IV. Personal Responsibilities
To observe standards of conduct inside and outside of school, demonstrating integrity and dependability, setting a desirable example for pupils
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
To use language which is void of vulgarity, lewdness, coarseness, or profanity
To maintain self control and poise
To maintain good general health with the physical vitality to perform the duties of an effective teacher
To enunciate clearly in a pleasant, controlled voice, expressing ideas clearly, employing good English usage
To demonstrate ability to adjust to new situations, showing control and effectiveness under pressures, demonstrating a mature understanding of problems
To accept responsibility commensurate with assigned tasks, meeting obligations to pupils and staff on time
To be in attendance at work except for personal illness or emergency as defined by the policies of the Rapides Parish School Board
To perform any other duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluator within the scope of teaching and learning during contracted hours
To follow Federal, State, School Board and school policies
Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of
corresponding documents, forms, and reports:
1. Instructional Components
Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in teaching profession
Lesson Plans
Instruction
Collaborate with colleagues and departments
Grade Papers
Take and record attendance
Enter/Average Grades
Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher
School committees or task forces to contribute to school improvement initiatives
Educational or coaching best practices and techniques
2. 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
3. Non-instructional Components
Attend meetings generally associated with the instruction of students
Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
Attend 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
4. 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 Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required