Teacher - 7Th Grade Ela

Position: TEACHER - 7TH GRADE ELA

Position Title:

Teacher Department:
Elementary, Middle, High School

Reports to:

Principal Status:
Certified (Overtime-Exempt) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Summary

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet

Posting Name

TEACHER - 7TH GRADE ELA

Location

14-MENDENHALL HIGH SCHOOL

Posting Begin Date

05/01/2026

Posting End Date

N/A

Full Time

Yes

Job Category

Certified Application

Schedule Salary

44200.00 - 76200.00

Licensed Position

Yes

Description

Position Title:

Teacher Department:
Elementary, Middle, High School

Reports to:

Principal Status:
Certified (Overtime-Exempt) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Summary

To lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation. To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides quality work that engages students in learning
• Possesses knowledge of subject matter content
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to individual differences in students
• Differentiates instruction for a variety of developmental stages and ability levels
• Implements adopted curriculum subject matter standards and assessment instruments to meet

school and district goals

• Plans lessons in a logical sequence
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects to be taught and the relationship to other subjects
• Reflects on teaching and devising ways of improving performance on an ongoing basis
• Collaborates with other educators to create the most complete educational environment

possible for students

• Uses a variety of assessment techniques and/or models to evaluate student performance
• Uses formative assessment to improve instruction
• Assumes responsibility for all students to ensure adequate yearly progress as determined by local,

state, and federal standards

• Participates in the referral-to-placement process for students being referred for Child Study
• Utilizes technology in the teaching and learning process
• Provides a physical environment that is safe, orderly, hazard-free, and conducive to learning
• Implements approved disciplinary measures to allow for effective instruction and classroom

management

• Relates to parents and other community members, individual and corporate, in a positive and

helpful fashion

• Writes, speaks, and presents instruction in a clear, concise, and well-planned manner
• participates in self-initiated and school/district-initiated professional growth in order to maintain

licensure and support school improvement efforts

• Adheres to policies and procedures established by district, state, and federal guidelines 164
• Submits required reports efficiently, promptly, and accurately
• Accepts responsibility for, and inventories classroom materials, textbooks, and equipment
• Accepts the responsibilities of co-curricular and extra-curricular duties as assigned by administration
• Participates in departmental/grade-level teams, school-level teams, and district-level committees as requested
• Attends school-related functions (e.g. PTO) outside the instructional day
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Supports the Simpson County School District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal

Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (Master’s preferred)
• Hold Valid Mississippi Teaching Credential and License
• Appropriate endorsement and/training for assigned courses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS And Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities…