Observations of a struggling student

Student is talkative and disruptive. He likes the teacher and she likes him as well. He is also well-liked by students though they are often irritated by his outbursts. He doesn't take work seriously. He does not meet the deadlines for assignments. He is often given detention. He seems to enjoy the attention that he is given when he makes jokes in class. Both students and teacher are distracted by him. He seems to be bored with schoolwork. The challenge will be creating lessons that engage and involve him.