Long Term Substitute - High School Math

Position Summary

The Long-Term Substitute Teacher for High School Mathematics provides immediate instructional coverage for assigned high school math courses and ensures continuity of learning during a teacher absence. This position delivers standards-aligned instruction, maintains a structured classroom, monitors student progress, and supports student achievement in a safe and orderly learning environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver daily instruction aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for Mathematics and the school's curriculum and pacing.
• Teach assigned high school math courses using strong lesson design, checks for understanding, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment.
• Maintain lesson plans, substitute notes, attendance, grades, student progress records, and other required classroom documentation.
• Differentiate instruction and implement assigned accommodations, modifications, and intervention plans.
• Create and maintain a safe, orderly, respectful, and academically focused classroom environment.
• Communicate professionally with administrators, counselors, student support staff, families, and colleagues about student progress and 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated content knowledge in high school mathematics.
• 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;
• Mets 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;
• 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 classroom management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana certification in secondary mathematics or a comparable out-of-state teaching credential.
• Prior successful teaching or long-term substitute experience at the high school level.
• At least 30 credit hours in mathematics, a graduate degree in mathematics, engineering, or a related science content area, and/or a passing score on the Praxis Secondary Mathematics content exam.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English preferred, particularly the ability to support instruction and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in a multilingual school environment.
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including multilingual students and students with documented accommodations.
• Experience using student data to adjust instruction and improve achievement.

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, and standard classroom and office equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry instructional materials and classroom supplies consistent with the needs of the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lycee Francais International de la Louisiane is committed to maintaining a professional and inclusive workplace. The school is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees when required by law.