English Teacher; Pool

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 1/28/2026

District: Hattiesburg Public School District

Supervises: N/A

Reports to: Supervising Administrator

Job Goal: To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

• 1. Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
• 2. Valid educational license
• 3. Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned course(s)

• 1. Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• 2. Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• 3. Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• 4. Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• 5. Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet school and district goals
• 6. Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• 7. Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• 8. Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• 9. Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment possible for students
• 10. Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• 11. Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• 12. Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local, state, and federal standards
• 13. Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• 14. Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• 15. Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• 16. Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom management
• 17. Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and helpful fashion
• 18. Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• 19. Participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth to maintain licensure and support school improvement efforts
• 20. Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines
• 21. Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• 22. Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• 23. Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• 24. Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• 25. Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTA) outside the instructional day
• 26. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• 27. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• 28. Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Term of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees

Evaluation: Annually