Secondary Math

Middle School Math Teacher

Long Beach Middle School is seeking an outstanding Middle School Math Teacher to join our Bearcat Family! LBMS is proud to consistently be an A-rated school in one of top performing school districts in the state. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a positive, high-achieving school culture where relationships matter, excellence is expected, and our "5 Houses, 1 Family" motto is more than just words.

This position will be available January 4, 2027, making it a perfect opportunity for December college graduates. Candidates must hold a valid Mississippi Educator License with either a 154 Mathematics (7-12) endorsement or a 901 Mathematics (7-8) endorsement.

The job of Secondary School Teacher was established for the purpose of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement, and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses students' progress, expectations, goals, etc. for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Assists in the total administration of the testing programs (e.g. in-service training, proctoring, monitoring, interpreting, remediating, etc.) for the purpose of complying with No Child Left Behind and improving the students' learning experience in the school system.
• Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
• Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Directs student workers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of maximizing their efficiency and meeting work requirements.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
• Maintains confidentiality of all school, personal, and educational information for the purpose of protecting such information regarding students, staff, and parents.
• Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, athletics, pep rallies, field days, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, (e.g. extracurricular assignments, IEP conferences, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares teaching materials and related reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, interventions, behavior logs, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and documenting student progress.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet the changing job conditions. Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events, gather, collate, and/or classify data;

and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.

Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving when equipment is limited.

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; and operating within a defined budget.

Working Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 10% walking, and 85% standing. The job is performed in a clean atmosphere.

Experience:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired. Education Bachelor's degree in job…