Middle School ELA Teacher
Company: Helix Community Schools
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB PURPOSE Serve as classroom
teacher for the assigned subject(s). Ensure student improvement
goals are achieved, as defined by the Principal. Assist in
fostering adaptive and collaborative relationships across the Helix
community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Instruction/Education Responsibilities Teaches content and skills
for the appropriate grade/subject standards. Plans and implements a
program of instruction that adheres to the philosophy, goals, and
objectives as outlined in the adopted courses of study. Makes
purposeful and appropriate lesson plans which provide for effective
teaching strategies and maximizes time on task. Presents subject
matter to students to maximize learning opportunity and provides
real-world, application-based examples and learning opportunities.
Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of
understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.
Maintain accurate and complete student records. Strives to maximize
the educational achievement of each student. Utilizes a
variety/range of student learning modalities in each lesson and
uses differentiated instruction within those lessons. Utilizes
diagnostic assessment of student learning on a frequent basis.
Maintains accurate and completes student records. Assesses student
strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provides appropriate
activities to address student needs and generates progress reports
as required. Refers students with suspected learning problems to
appropriate support personnel. Assigns lessons, corrects student
work product and reviews oral presentations. Coordinates class
field trips (as required). Prepares students for state required
achievement assessments. Keeps current in subject matter knowledge
and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the
continual improvement of the school's curriculum. Assists in the
on-going curriculum revision process, including the revision of
written courses of study. Assists in the selection of books,
equipment, and other instructional materials. Becomes acquainted
with supplemental services beneficial to students as an extension
of regular classroom activities. Classroom Environment Creates a
classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate
to the maturity and interests of students. Maintains positive
rapport with students; demonstrates patience and appropriate
nurturing to assist in the growth of the child. Ensures classroom
is clean, safe and includes student-generated work on display as
appropriate. Implements all relevant policies governing student
conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom/playground behavior
in accordance with school policy and guidelines and maintains order
in the classroom in a fair and consistent manner. Instructional
Planning Develops lesson plans consistent with established
guidelines and goals. Plans individual and / group learning
activities designed to meet instructional objective and student's
needs. Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of
preparation upon request of supervisory personnel. Participates
with other staff members in curriculum planning during designated
meetings. Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information as
required in the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). Takes
all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect supplies,
equipment, materials and facilities needed to implement effectively
the planned instructional program. School/Community Relations
Strives to establish cooperative relations and makes reasonable
effort to communicate with parents/guardians when appropriate.
Communicates clearly, consistently and positively with parents via
all appropriate mediums. Cooperates with members of the
administration, other staff. Maintains confidentiality regarding
student records. Participates in parent communication activities.
Participates in extracurricular activities to ensure a positive
school culture and provide support for students and staff (as
required). MAY PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED SKILLS AND
KNOWLEDGE Ability to learn and upgrade job skills in order to meet
changing demands of the position Maintain appropriate
confidentiality and stay current with confidentiality requirements
Promote a harassment-free environment Establish and maintain
effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to
teamwork Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers,
and software, especially as systems are upgraded Excellent computer
and keyboarding skills Ability to react well under pressure, handle
and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent
interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of
professionalism Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and ability to
perform duties in full compliance with all LA Board of Education,
state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies,
procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Ability to
use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without
being asked JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in related field or
subject, advanced degree preferred Experience teaching middle
school aged students preferred State licensing and requirements for
highly qualified status must be met and maintained Experience and
training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the responsibilities of this position
Keywords: Helix Community Schools, New Orleans , Middle School ELA Teacher, Education / Teaching , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
