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Homer A. Plessy Community Schools

About Homer A. Plessy Community Schools

Mission & Vision

Our Vision Is To Develop Creative, Critical, And Responsible Thinkers. 

Plessy School’s arts-integrated, project-based approach to curriculum provides a stimulating environment that insists on academic excellence in a developmentally appropriate setting. At Plessy, we want our students to mature into whole, healthy people who are confident about their gifts and their place in the world as citizens, who have keen minds and compassionate hearts and who contribute to a world that needs them. We are committed to an academic program that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity and a passion for life-long learning.

At Plessy we:

  • set the stage for all students to excel academically;

  • foster critical and creative thinking;

  • teach students about the importance of citizenship, social justice, and community engagement;

  • have hallways that reflect the same diversity we see on our sidewalks;

  • are rooted in the St. Roch, Bywater, St. Claude, Marigny, Tremé and French Quarter neighborhoods;

  • attract dedicated educators by creating a professional environment in which teachers can develop their full potential;

  • draw on the resources of a community eager to help;

  • recognize the importance of meaningful engagement with parents; and

  • serve as a focal point for the community and has a sense of place

At Plessy We Value:

  • Our Students: We offer children an opportunity for excellence holding that all children are creative and critical thinkers and have the potential to learn at the highest levels as they develop into life-long learners.

  • Our Families: Family participation in the life of the school is essential and takes many forms. The exchange of ideas between families and teachers is vital to development of a learning community. Families have the potential to bring vitality and richness to the school by contributing distinctive life experiences and wisdoms.

  • Our Teachers: We seek to attract and develop dedicated educators by creating a professional environment in which teachers can develop their full potential.

  • Our Community: Plessy serves all of Orleans Parish but are rooted in the Bywater, French Quarter, Marigny, St. Claude, St. Roche, and Treme neighborhoods and draws on the resources of our community who is eager to help. serves as a focal point for the community and has a sense of place.

  • Our Diversity: We aim for our hallways to reflect the diversity of the sidewalks of our neighborhoods. We see diversity as a powerful tool in a child’s education. Our aim is that students, teachers, and parents reflect the racial and cultural diversity of the area.

  • Our Impact: We believe that our students, families and staff are change agents and therefore emphasize the importance of citizenship and community engagement.

12/12/2024
Full time
Middle School Lead Teachers for the 2025-2026 School Year
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
Please provide us with your resume and cover letter in the application  above.   Job Title: Lead Teacher Reports to: Director of Middle School Start Date: July 1, 2025 Primary responsibilities include: ● Implementing and fostering a joyful classroom environment and encouraging all learners in a child-centered approach. ● Creating and implementing authentic Arts-Integrated instruction and Project-Based Learning practices in an academically rigorous setting. ● Teaching the whole child, including social/emotional learning, with a focus on logical and restorative approaches to problem solving. ● Providing thoughtful differentiated instruction to each student. ● Building and maintaining strong relationships with parents and families through open, consistent, and positive communication. ● Creating and/or maintaining appropriate records and assessments. ● Developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies in collaboration with student support staff. ●...
12/12/2024
Full time
Elementary School Lead Teachers for the 2025-2026 School Year
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
Please provide us with your resume and cover letter in the application  above.Job Title: Lead Teacher Reports to: Director of Middle School Start Date: July 1, 2025 Primary responsibilities include: ● Implementing and fostering a joyful classroom environment and encouraging all learners in a child-centered approach. ● Creating and implementing authentic Arts-Integrated instruction and Project-Based Learning practices in an academically rigorous setting. ● Teaching the whole child, including social/emotional learning, with a focus on logical and restorative approaches to problem solving. ● Providing thoughtful differentiated instruction to each student. ● Building and maintaining strong relationships with parents and families through open, consistent, and positive communication. ● Creating and/or maintaining appropriate records and assessments. ● Developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies in collaboration with student support staff. ● Maintaining...
12/02/2024
Full time
Operations Coordinator (Middle School)
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
Position Summary: Plessy School is looking for strong candidates for the role of Operations Coordinator for our School. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for operations, facilities & coordination with IT, and team management. Operations Coordinator must be highly efficient across varied functions as the job encompasses large-scale project management (i.e. school-wide event management) as well as detail-oriented accuracy (i.e. compliance). The Operations Coordinator must be a highly effective team leader, motivating and influencing his/her team to consistently deliver high quality results as well as devising systems and procedures to increase productivity across all staff and all functions. The Operations Coordinator will report directly to the Chief of Operations. Position Responsibilities: Facilities Management ● Maintains school facility compliance with state and local code requirements ● Assist COO with ensuring compliance with emergency preparedness by...
11/26/2024
Full time
Middle School (5th and 6th Grade) Social Studies
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
Please provide us with your resume and cover letter in the application  above.   Job Title: Lead Teacher Reports to: Director of Middle School Start Date: ASAP Primary responsibilities include: ● Implementing and fostering a joyful classroom environment and encouraging all learners in a child-centered approach. ● Creating and implementing authentic Arts-Integrated instruction and Project-Based Learning practices in an academically rigorous setting. ● Teaching the whole child, including social/emotional learning, with a focus on logical and restorative approaches to problem solving. ● Providing thoughtful differentiated instruction to each student. ● Building and maintaining strong relationships with parents and families through open, consistent, and positive communication. ● Creating and/or maintaining appropriate records and assessments. ● Developing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies in collaboration with student support staff. ● Maintaining...
10/11/2024
Full time
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
As a successful ElemeSpecial Education Teacher you will serve as a member of the Student Support team offering educational, social, behavioral, and emotional services to students. At Homer Plessy we strive to understand and meet all students at their level, and provide our staff with the tools and resources to intervene successfully for those students. This role is not only important in uplifting individual students, but also to enhance special education and interventions throughout Homer Plessy Community Schools. The Special Education Teacher will report to the Chief of Student Support, the Director of Special Education, and the School Principal. Position Description and Expectations • Instruct students on modified state standard aligned lessons that include strategies that meet the needs of the individual students • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children when needed • Meet and confer with stakeholders to develop individual...
09/18/2024
Full time
Special Education Substitute Teachers
Homer A. Plessy Community Schools
We are always looking for interested Special Education substitute teachers. If you are interested, please complete the application  above.