Elementary Teacher

We are seeking an Elementary School Teacher to join our district and enrich the learning experiences of our students.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid Mississippi educator license with the necessary endorsement(s) to be “Highly Qualified” for all assigned MSIS Course/Work Codes.
• Excellent communication skills with parents, students, colleagues, and administrators.
• Additional qualities of academic, professional, and personal excellence as specified by the Board.

Principal and/or Designee

To demonstrate the district’s beliefs in order to provide an optimum educational experience for each student and to promote the student’s intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.

• Plan lessons that demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy.
• Plan lessons that meet the diversity of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, learning levels, language proficiencies, interests, and special needs.
• Select instructional goals that incorporate higher level learning for all students.
• Plan units of instruction that align with the MS College and Career Readiness standards and/or other curriculum frameworks when applicable.
• Collect and organize data from assessments to provide feedback to students and adjust lessons and instruction as necessary.
• Incorporate assessments into instructional planning that demonstrate high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of content during instruction.
• Actively engage students in the learning process.
• Use questioning and discussion techniques to promote higher order thinking skills.
• Bring multiple perspectives to the delivery of content.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Integrate and utilize technology in instruction to maximize student learning.
• Adapt teaching for the benefit of students with exceptionalities by collaborating with support specialists and effectively implementing accommodations and modifications as stated in the Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
• Manage classroom space and resources effectively for student learning.
• Create and maintain a climate of safety, respect, and support for all students.
• Maximize time available for instruction.
• Establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for learning.
• Manage student behavior to provide productive learning opportunities for all students. Handle disciplinary issues in a professional manner according to Board policy.
• Establish and articulate goals for student learning, including high school graduation, for all students.
• Engage in continuous professional development and apply new information learned in the classroom.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards; act in alignment with the MS Educator Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct, and the district vision, mission, and beliefs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and be an active member of a professional learning community in the school/district.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking an active role in school improvement.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and other functions (i.e. Open House) outside the instructional day for education-related purposes and under reasonable terms.
• Accept responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.
• Refer students who are failing to meet academic or behavioral standards to the Teacher Support Team as required by the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) model. Implement interventions with validity and integrity and report intervention outcomes to the school Interventionist.
• Agree and obligate to successfully meet the State Department of Education requirements for educator licensure and district requirements for areas of endorsement.
• Follow district/school test security plan.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records in accordance with, but not limited to, The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as the Principal and/or Designee may assign from time to time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…