High School Math Teacher - Geometry
Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans · New Orleans, LA · 2 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver daily instruction aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics, including high school Geometry content and mathematical practices.
- Create lessons, assignments, and assessments that promote reasoning, proof, modeling, communication, and application of geometric concepts.
- Use formative and summative data to monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and adjust instruction to improve achievement.
- Differentiate instruction and implement assigned accommodations, modifications, and intervention plans.
- Maintain accurate attendance, grades, lesson plans, progress records, and other required instructional documentation.
- Create and maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment that supports student engagement and achievement.
- Collaborate with administrators, counselors, special population support staff, and colleagues to support student success and consistent implementation of campus expectations.
- Communicate professionally with families regarding academic progress, classroom expectations, and student support needs.
- Supervise students during assigned duties, transitions, arrival, dismissal, testing, and other school activities.
- Use school technology systems, learning platforms, and communication tools effectively.
- Perform other duties assigned by the High School Principal or designee.
Requirements
- Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated content knowledge in secondary mathematics, including geometry.
- Mets at least one Louisiana-approved credentialing pathway for service in a nonpublic school setting: holds a valid Louisiana teaching certificate appropriate to the assignment; or meets Louisiana nonpublic school instructional staff requirements for the assignment, including a bachelor's degree, a major or equivalent coursework in the teaching area, and required professional education coursework or documented progress toward that coursework; or is eligible to obtain the Louisiana authorization or temporary credential required for the assignment, including a teaching authorization and, if needed, an appropriate math credential.
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required employment clearances, including fingerprint-based criminal history review, DCFS State Central Registry clearance as applicable, and any additional state-mandated eligibility checks.
- Ability to complete required onboarding and annual compliance trainings.
- Strong instructional planning, classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid Louisiana certification in secondary mathematics, including Geometry or related endorsement areas.
- Prior successful teaching experience at the high school level.
- At least 30 credit hours in mathematics, a graduate degree in mathematics or a related field, and/or a passing score on the Praxis Secondary Mathematics content exam.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English preferred, including the ability to support instruction and communicate effectively in a multilingual school environment.
- Experience supporting multilingual students and students with documented accommodations.
- Experience using curriculum-aligned assessments and student data to strengthen instruction.
Compliance and Conditions of Employment
- The selected candidate must meet all Louisiana nonpublic school employment, credentialing, and eligibility requirements for the position.
- The selected candidate must complete required onboarding, annual compliance training, mandatory reporter training, and any other training required for the role.
- The selected candidate must follow school policies and all required workplace, privacy, and student protection standards.
- Employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States, successful completion of required background and child-protection checks, and submission of all required employment documents.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, speak, hear, and actively supervise students throughout the workday.
- Ability to move through classrooms, hallways, stairwells, and other campus spaces and to respond appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
- Ability to use a computer, projector, telephone, document camera, and standard classroom and office equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and classroom supplies consistent with the needs of the role.