Certified First Grade Teacher

Position: CERTIFIED FIRST GRADE TEACHER
Location: Lucedale

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/4/2026

Location:
L.C. HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Date Available:
07/27/2026

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED
Job Title:
Elementary Teacher

Job Purpose: To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Mississippi Educator Licensure with appropriate endorsement (120, 152, 117).
• Have met other qualifications and requirements as established by the school district.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Reports To: Building Principal

Supervises: Assigned Teacher Assistant if Applicable

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Demonstrates an awareness of students' social, psychological, emotional, and academic needs.
• Shares ideas, techniques and materials as appropriate with other staff members.
• Demonstrates willingness to offer and receive suggestions.
• Cooperates in the use and care of all equipment and materials.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the total school and district educational programs.
• Treats students with courtesy and respect.
• Keeps informed of social, political and economic developments in the school district community.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the socio-economic and ethnic makeup of the community.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Perform other job related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Supports the George County School District Core Beliefs and Mission.

Terms of Employment:
Contract / 187 Days
FLSA Status:
Exempt
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