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Benjamin Franklin High School

About Ben Franklin High School

Franklin, founded in 1957, consistently scores as Louisiana's top performing high school by the Louisiana Department of Education, and as a top high school nationally by various reports.  The curriculum is taught at honors, gifted/talented, and Advance Placement levels. Annually, students take approximately 1,000 AP exams and more than 80% score a 3, 4, or, 5. One hundred percent gain admission to colleges and universities in Louisiana, the United States, and Internationally. The school is selective admissions, and considers its socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural diversity as one of its strengths. To that end, faculty and staff are engaged in work to understand and actualize the potential of each student with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

 

Benjamin Franklin High School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, marital status or association with a protected individual. The School offers a competitive salary & benefits package. 

02/03/2026
Full time
Admissions Coordinator
Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School is seeking to fill an  Admissions Coordinator   position. Application Process Interested candidates should submit an updated  resume and cover letter to resumes@bfhsla.org . The cover letter should address the following questions: Describe your experience with student recruitment, enrollment, or admissions-related processes, and explain how those skills would support the goals of Benjamin Franklin High School. Provide an example of how you have successfully managed multiple priorities, deadlines, or stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. What strategies did you use to stay organized and effective? Admissions work often involves building relationships with students, families, and internal teams. Describe how you approach communication and collaboration to ensure a positive and inclusive experience for all stakeholders. This position will remain open until filled . Resume review will begin...
01/27/2026
Full time
Social Studies Teacher
Benjamin Franklin High School
Benjamin Franklin High School is seeking to fill a Social Studies Teacher position. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching AP Human Geography and/or AP U.S. History . Application Process Interested candidates should submit an updated resume and cover letter . The cover letter should address the following questions: Describe what attributes you possess that are beneficial to Benjamin Franklin High School. Provide a concrete example of how you have achieved student growth in the last year. Describe the most significant change you have implemented in your pedagogy in the last 1–3 years. Salary placement will follow the agreed-upon salary scale pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  This position will remain open until filled . Qualified candidates will be contacted as applications are reviewed.​ Professional Expectations Professional...
01/16/2026
Full time
School Social Worker/Mental Health Professional
Benjamin Franklin High School
Licens Expectations Required licensure: LMSW, LCSW, LPC, PLPC, or LPC  Job Specific Expectations Clinical Mental Health Counseling  Provides mental health and wellness services and programs that foster pro-social skills and appropriate behavior. Develops and implements treatment plans; conducts clinical interviews, assessments, observations, and writes clinical reports; provides individual, group, and family therapy services. Reviews referrals of students who need intensive mental health services; makes recommendations for behavioral health therapy services. Maintains documentation regarding students served and services provided. Completes psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services. Maintains and facilitates communication with and between families, mental health staff, and providers. Service students who are currently in crisis. School-Wide Support...
09/30/2025
Full time
Special Education & Section 504 Coordinator
Benjamin Franklin High School
Job Title Special Education & Section 504 Coordinator Classified 11 months Department Faculty, Student Supports Supervisory Reporting Dean of Student Supports Works closely with Administrative Team, Leadership Team, Faculty, Staff, Students, & Families Professional Expectations ● Professional development - show initiative in increasing present skills and learning new ones. ● Dependability - on time and on task throughout the day, and complete tasks in a timely manner. ● Cooperativeness - positive attitude with others; cooperative and helpful with co-workers; fosters an open and trusting work environment. ● Professionalism - maintain appropriate boundaries with students; dress appropriately; maintain confidentiality; use appropriate channels of communication to express concerns; accept responsibility. ● Adaptability - accept and apply constructive feedback; demonstrate flexibility to meet new needs or challenges, and to incorporate new ideas; suggest better ways to do...