Gifted Teacher​/Coordinator

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Gifted
• Date Posted:
  4/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Jackson County School District

To qualify for the position of teacher in grades Pre-K-12, he/she shall possess the following:

• Hold at least a valid Class "A" Certificate issued by the Mississippi State Department of Education and endorsed in the field of instruction to which he/she is assigned.
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Provide learning experiences for students commensurate with their ability and interest and which promote high expectations for all students.
• Develop a written lesson plan containing specific performance objectives.
• Monitor student performance by becoming thoroughly familiar with the student's records and utilizing test data to improve instruction.
• Provide a safe, orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
• Develop and maintain a classroom discipline plan in keeping with School Board policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom as required by School board policy.
• Assist in selecting supplies, materials, textbooks, and equipment to enhance learning.
• Participate in professional and staff development activities.
• Strive for excellence in all school‑related endeavors.
• Cooperate with local and district staff in planning and implementing system‑wide goals and objectives.
• Attend regular and called faculty meetings.
• Keep accurate records and provide students with feedback on completed assignments.
• Upgrade teaching certificate as required by state certification standards and local district policy.
• Be punctual and conscientious in school attendance and participate in school‑related functions as assigned by the principal.
• Clear any absence, as far in advance as possible, with the principal or his/her designee.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and regulations, administrative procedures, and School board policies.
• Maintain good public relations with parents and students.
• Assist in the continuing development of subject area curriculum objectives.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education‑related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Be cognizant of the rules and regulations, policies, and procedures governing special education programs within the school district.
• Be knowledgeable of the district's curriculum, Mississippi Curriculum frameworks, Mississippi assessment System, FLE skills in his/her subject area(s).
• Participate cooperatively in the supervision‑evaluation process for the purpose of improving instruction and student achievement.
• Assist other teachers in the instructional improvement process.
• Work collegially with other teachers in the sharing of ideas and skills.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the principal in order to contribute to an effective school operation.
• Assist with the Gifted Program district wide.