2nd Grade Teacher Sherman Ave

26-27 2nd Grade Teacher Sherman Ave

Vicksburg-Warren School District, Sherman Ave. Elementary – Vicksburg, Mississippi

Job : 5747794

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Elementary Teacher

JOB GOAL:
To teach students in a manner that they can apply the knowledge and skill required for College and Career Readiness in accordance with the Mississippi Framework and Common Core Curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Students and their learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study required by the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.
• Implement the strategies outlined by the district.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Use a variety of instruction strategies such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Use student data to guide instruction and professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience preferred but not required.
• Possession of (or eligible for) a valid regular Mississippi teaching certificate.

Days: 187 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $46,200 Per Year

Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
Elementary

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Tawanda Nichols, Principal
• Sherman Ave. Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: tawanda.nichols